KING RANCH CHICKEN MACARONI AND CHEESE
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
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
CHICKEN RANCH MACARONI AND CHEESE
Chicken Ranch Macaroni and Cheese is a pile of ranch-seasoned cheesy elbow macaroni topped with ranch seasoned chicken and crumbled bacon.
Provided by Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken and ranch seasoning. Toss to coat evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken in batches. Cook 1-2 minutes on each side (or until golden brown and internal temperature is 165°F). Remove from heat and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Wipe out the skillet to use for the macaroni and cheese.
- In the skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes (or until the mixture turns light brown).
- Remove from heat and gradually pour in the warm milk, whisking constantly.
- Return the pan to the heat and whisk another 3-5 minutes, or until thickened.
- Add the salt, garlic powder, and ranch seasoning. Stir to combine and remove from heat.
- Add the cheeses, stirring to melt.
- Pour the cooked noodles over the top of the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, and top with the chicken, bacon, and chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN-BACON-RANCH PASTA BAKE
A delicious and easy pasta bake that is full bacon ranch flavor.
Provided by My Hot Southern Mess
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese and ranch dressing mix; whisk until smooth. Slowly whisk in milk. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese; cook until cheese has melted and sauce has thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Crumble 6 slices bacon and stir into sauce.
- Combine cooked pasta and shredded chicken in a large bowl. Pour sauce on top and mix until well combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Top with Cheddar Jack cheese and crumble remaining 2 slices of bacon on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 785.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 163.4 mg, Fat 49.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 40.5 g, SaturatedFat 26.4 g, Sodium 868 mg, Sugar 5 g
RANCH MAC & CHEESE
I came up with the recipe for this creamy and satisfying macaroni and cheese, which has a special twist. My husband requests it often - it's hearty enough to serve as a main dish. -Michelle Rotunno, Independence, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, combine the milk, butter, dressing mix and seasonings; heat through. Stir in Monterey Jack and Colby cheeses until melted. Stir in sour cream., Drain macaroni; stir into cheese sauce with the saltines. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
CHICKEN RANCH MAC & CHEESE
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
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.
RANCH CHICKEN MAC 'N CHEESE
'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
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
DELUXE RANCH CHICKEN MACARONI CASSEROLE
Enjoy our Deluxe Ranch Chicken Macaroni Casserole recipe. This chicken macaroni casserole has all the flavors of your favorite Tex-Mex casserole.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings, about 1-1/2 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350ºF.
- Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Add all remaining ingredients except shredded cheese; mix well.
- Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with shredded cheese.
- Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 1380 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 28 g
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