CHICKEN RANCH MAC & CHEESE
Prep once and feed the family twice when you double this chicken mac and cheese and freeze half of it. I created it for the people I love most, using ingredients they love most. -Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain and return to pot., Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cheeses until blended. Stir in dressing., Add chicken and sauce to macaroni, tossing to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over macaroni. Top with bacon. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley. Freeze option: Prepare recipe as directed, increasing milk to 1-1/3 cups. Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; continue baking as directed or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Fat 37g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 889mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
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joey rodriquez
[email protected]This chicken ranch mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and satisfying.
Muzammil Nasir Haral
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. My family and friends love it!
Kamugisha Enock
[email protected]This dish is also great for potlucks and parties. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Violyn Michael
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now one of my go-to weeknight meals.
NAMI SWAN
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken, mac and cheese, or ranch dressing.
Queen k Queen b
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfectly.
Tanveer Savra
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of ranch dressing, but I really enjoyed this dish. The ranch flavor was subtle and didn't overpower the other ingredients.
Abigail Moagi
[email protected]The chicken ranch mac and cheese was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.
Jayson Mutunga
[email protected]I love how easy this dish was to make. I was able to get it on the table in under an hour, which is perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Candice Rieder
[email protected]This chicken ranch mac and cheese was a hit with my family! The creamy cheese sauce was perfectly complemented by the crispy chicken and the tangy ranch dressing. I will definitely be making this dish again.