Best Chicken Ranch Mac Cheese Recipes

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CHICKEN RANCH MAC & CHEESE



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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

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1 cup coarsely chopped cooked chicken
TOPPING:
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

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.

SUNNY'S EASY CHICKEN MAC 'N' CHEESE WITH SPICY RANCH SALAD



Sunny's Easy Chicken Mac 'n' Cheese with Spicy Ranch Salad image

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
4 slices American cheese, torn into shreds
1½ cups chopped rotisserie chicken
Black pepper
4 strips bacon, cooked crisp and chopped (optional)
2 scallions, white and green parts, "nely chopped" (optional)
Spicy Ranch Salad
½ cup ranch dressing
1 cup chunky salsa
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta in large saucepan of salted water according to package directions. Drain; reserve pasta water. 2. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add bell pepper. Cook until pepper is tender, about 6 minutes. Add soup, 12 soup can of reserved pasta water and cheese. Stir until melted, about 8 minutes. 3. Add chicken, cooked pasta and pepper; stir. Top with bacon and scallions, if desired. 4. Combine ranch dressing and salsa in a large bowl. Toss with lettuce. Serve salad chilled or at room temperature along side of Mac 'n' Cheese.

RANCH CHICKEN MAC 'N CHEESE



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'Beef' up a KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner with chicken and ranch dressing for a quick and easy weeknight dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
1 green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package.
  • Add remaining ingredients; cook 8 to 10 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 1070 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 22 g

KING RANCH CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE



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Make and share this King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces uncooked macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 (8 ounce) package Velveeta cheese, cubed
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper, and saute 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomatoes and green chiles and prepared cheese product; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Stir in chicken, next 4 ingredients, and hot cooked pasta until blended. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 10-inch cast-iron skillet or 11- x 7-inch baking dish; sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.

KING RANCH CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE - (4.7/5)



King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by june

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz dried pasta
2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 (8 oz) pkg Velveeta cheese, cubed
3 cups cooked chicken
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Melt butter in a large dutch oven over medium high heat. Add onion, and sauté 5 minutes, or until tender. Stir in tomatoes and green chilies and Velveeta; cook, stirring constantly 2 minutes, or until cheese melts. Stir in chicken, next 4 ingredients, and hot cooked pasta until blended. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly.

KING RANCH CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE



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Another King Ranch recipe, this one is a mac and cheese style. From Southern Living magazine.

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 oz cellentani pasta
2 Tbsp butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chiles (rotel)
8 oz package pasteurized prepared cheese product, cubed (velveeta)
3 c cooked chicken, chopped
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup, 10 3/4 ounce can
1/2 c sour cream
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  • 2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper, and saute 5 minutes or until tender.
  • 3. Stir in tomatoes and green chiles, and prepared cheese product; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until the cheese melts. Stir in the chicken, next 4 ingredients, and hot cooked pasta until blended.
  • 4. Spoon the mixture into a lightly greased 10 inch cast-iron skillet or 11 x 7 inch baking dish; sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
  • 5. ABake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.

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