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KING RANCH CHICKEN MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Three-cheese (yes, three!) macaroni gets a Tex-Mex makeover with an infusion of King Ranch flavors (chiles, fire-roasted tomatoes and taco seasoning!) that's sure to become a family weeknight favorite.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (8 oz)
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
4 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ cheese product, cubed (from 8-oz package)
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 1/2 cups corn chips, coarsely crushed
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, heat milk over medium-high heat until steaming and bubbling around edges. Stir in 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, the Monterey Jack cheese, Velveeta™ cheese and seasoning mix. Continue to cook over medium-low heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth; remove from heat. Add cooked macaroni to cheese sauce, stirring to coat. Stir in chicken, tomatoes and green chiles until well mixed; transfer to baking dish.
  • Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese on top, and bake 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top with chips and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1150 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

KING RANCH CHICKEN



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Butter, for the baking dish
One 10.5-ounce can cream of chicken soup
One 10.5-ounce can cream of mushroom soup
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with chiles, such as Rotel
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
16 corn tortillas, torn into pieces
1 roasted whole chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!), cooled and torn into chunks
1 large white or yellow onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 jalapeno, finely diced
1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Make the soup/tomato mixture, which is very bizarre and might scare you off. But please: Be brave and stick with me through this challenging time. You won't be sorry! In a large bowl, combine the soups and diced tomatoes and chiles. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and chicken broth. Then--this is the time to be strong--stir it all together. Trust me!
  • Line the bottom of the baking dish with half of the torn tortillas. Layer on half the chicken. Add half the onion, bell pepper and jalapeno. Sprinkle on half the cheese and pour on half the wacky soup mixture. Then repeat the layers, beginning with the rest of the tortillas, and ending with the rest of the you-know-what.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake until bubbling, another 15 minutes.
  • Look at that! Serve it with a salad and a dang hearty appetite.
  • To make ahead and freeze: Fold foil over the unbaked casserole and freeze until solid. Then, lift the foil-topped casserole out of the pan, wrap the whole thing in plastic wrap and freeze until needed. When ready to bake, remove the plastic wrap, put the foiled-topped casserole back into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and thaw. Bake at 350 degrees F following the baking instructions above.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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