Ranch Chicken Pasta Dinner

Ranch Chicken Pasta Dinner 2-1/2 cups uncooked penne or medium tube pasta 6 to 8 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed 3 cups cubed cooked chicken Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in salad dressing mix until smooth; heat through. Add peas and carrots; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Drain pasta and add to skillet. Stir in chicken and heat through. Yield: 4 servings