Make pasta according to box directions, reserve a little water for thinning sauce if needed

In large skillet/saute pan, fry bacon bits and render as much fat as possible

Scoop out bacon and drain on paper towel and add chopped onion and garlic to bacon fat

After garlic and onions have softened, add mushrooms and season with thyme, salt and seasonings

After mushrooms have softened a bit add ricotta cheese, half and half, and bouillion cube and stir to incorporate

If sauce too thick, ladle some pasta water to thin it out

Add cooked pasta, chicken, and bacon bits to sauce and toss together Parmesan and Italian herbs

Garnish with green onion or fresh parsley, optional - serve hot