Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese
Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese is loaded with diced chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch seasoning, and 2 types of cheese. Supremely cheesy and creamy!
A combination of whole milk and half-and-half makes this mac and cheese ultra creamy. A packet of Ranch seasoning perfectly seasons it, giving it a distinct ranch flavor, without being overwhelming. If you are as big a fan of anything ranch as I am, you are going to love this recipe.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese Recipe Tips:
- If you want to make this dish spicy, add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
- Pretty much any pasta shape can be used. Rotini, shells, penne, and cavatappi also works well.
- This mac and cheese is best eaten the day it is made but leftovers will keep for 4 days refrigerated.
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken, diced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning
- 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
- 8 ounces (2 cups uncooked) elbow macaroni, cooked al dente and drained
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
directions
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In the skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes (or until the mixture turns light brown).
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Remove from heat and gradually pour in the warm milk, whisking constantly.
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Return the pan to the heat and whisk another 3-5 minutes, or until thickened.
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Add the salt, garlic powder, and ranch seasoning. Stir to combine and remove from heat.
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Add the cheeses, stirring to melt.
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Add the chicken and pour the cooked noodles over the top of the sauce. Stir to combine.
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Season with salt and pepper, and top with the bacon, and chopped parsley.
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