Description
A warm and cheesy pasta dish packed with shredded chicken and turkey bacon, perfect for family gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 4 slices cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, ranch dressing, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and half of the cheddar cheese in a large pot. Stir well to combine.
- Heat over medium heat until warmed through, stirring frequently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy your Chicken Ranch Macaroni and Cheese!
Notes
Make ahead and refrigerate before baking for convenience. Consider using leftover rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg