Chicken-Bacon-Ranch Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. noodles 

1 tbsp. olive oil

2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts

 salt

 Lawry’s Seasoned Pepper
McCormick Montreal steak seasoning

1/2 c. 6-8  slices cooked bacon, crumbled

1/2 c. ranch dressing

1/2 - 1 cup - Italian blend cheese shredded (mozzarella and provolone)

2 tbsp. freshly chopped chives

DIRECTIONS 

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to large bowl. 
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden and cooked through, (We cook chicken on a George Forman, and.add McCormick Montreal steak seasoning to chicken) 8 minutes per side. Let rest 10 minutes, then cut into small pieces. 
3. To bowl, add pasta, chicken, bacon, and ranch and toss until combined. Season with salt and pepper. 
4. Garnish with chives before serving.