Description
A comforting blend of creamy cheese, tender chicken, and zesty ranch, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup crumbled turkey bacon
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens into a velvety sauce.
- Stir in the ranch dressing and half of the cheddar cheese, mixing until melted and integrated.
- Add the cooked macaroni, diced chicken, and crumbled turkey bacon, mixing everything until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top it off with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve warm and relish the comforting flavors of your homemade masterpiece!
Notes
This dish can be prepped a day in advance and baked straight from the fridge. For busy weeknights, use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg