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Chicken Ranch Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy Chicken Ranch Macaroni and Cheese Bliss at Home

A comforting Chicken Ranch Macaroni and Cheese recipe that's quick and delicious, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Cooking fat that keeps your chicken juicy; swap with butter or avocado oil if desired.
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into cubes for quick, even cooking.
  • 1 package Dry Ranch Seasoning About 2 tablespoons; adds zesty flavor.
For the Cheese Sauce
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter A creamy base for that luxurious cheese sauce.
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour Thickens your sauce beautifully.
  • 1½ cups Whole Milk Warmed; ensures creaminess.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances all flavors.
  • ⅛ teaspoon Garlic Powder Provides a subtle aromatic boost.
  • 2 tablespoons Dry Ranch Seasoning Ensures the ranch flavor really shines through.
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • ½ cup White Cheddar Cheese Freshly grated; adds richness.
  • ¼ cup Mozzarella Cheese Freshly grated; brings in that ooey-gooey stretch.
For Mixing It All Together
  • 8 ounces Elbow Macaroni About 2 cups uncooked.
  • 4 strips Bacon Cooked and crumbled.
  • Salt and Pepper Just the right finishing touches.
  • Parsley Chopped, for garnish.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Toss the cubed chicken with dry ranch seasoning until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Melt unsalted butter in the skillet, then whisk in flour to make a roux.
  4. Gradually stir in warmed milk until the mixture thickens.
  5. Add salt, garlic powder, and additional ranch seasoning to the sauce.
  6. Mix in white cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted.
  7. Cook elbow macaroni, then combine with the cheese sauce.
  8. Top with crumbled bacon and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be personalized with vegetables or spices according to your taste.

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