Creamy Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

Bacon:

• 12 slices bacon (diced into 1-2 inch pieces)

Chicken:

• 1.5-2 lbs uncooked chicken (cubed)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon paprika

Veggies:

• 1 green bell pepper (diced)
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic

Cheesy Mixture:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 package (1oz) Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix (optional)
• 1 package (8oz) cream cheese (room temperature)
• 3 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 can (10 3/4 oz) cream of chicken soup, condensed

Toppings:

• chopped cooked bacon
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1/4 cup panko crispy bread crumbs (optional)