Cook the pasta

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.

Crisp the bacon

• Cook the chopped bacon in a large frying pan over medium heat until crispy.
• Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, keeping the rendered bacon grease in the pan.

Cook the chicken in the bacon grease

• Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
• Add the chicken to the pan with the bacon grease and cook until golden and cooked through.
• Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Build the creamy sauce

• Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the ranch seasoning.
• Add the cheddar and Parmesan and whisk until melted and smooth.

Combine and serve

• Add the drained pasta and the crispy bacon to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
• Serve hot.