Bacon, Ranch, and Chicken Mac and Cheese

Classic Mac and Cheese Dress up with apple-smoked bacon, chicken, and ranch dressing-style seasonings to give this classic dish a delicious twist.
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package, without adding salt or fat; strain.Saute the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan, leaving the fillings in the pan. Finely chop the bacon; set aside. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the chicken to the filling in the pan; simmer for 6 minutes or until tender.Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; sprinkle the pan evenly with flour. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk. Combine the milk and soup, stirring with a whisk; gradually add the milk mixture to the pan, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil; cook for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; let stand for 4 minutes or until the sauce has cooled to 155 degrees. Add the Italian cheese mixture, onion powder, garlic powder, dill and salt, stirring until the cheese is melted. Add pasta and chicken.Preheat the broiler.Spoon the mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish greased with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining bacon and colby jack cheese. Bake for 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted.