Chicken Ranch Macaroni and Cheese: The Comfort You Crave
A creamy and flavorful chicken ranch macaroni and cheese recipe that satisfies your cravings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some bacon bits on top before baking.
- This dish can also be made in a slow cooker for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, macaroni, cheese, ranch, comfort food, pasta