Ranch Chicken Mac N Cheese Recipes

RANCH CHICKEN MAC 'N CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package.
• Add remaining ingredients; cook 8 to 10 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

CHICKEN RANCH MACARONI AND CHEESE

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.

RANCH MAC & CHEESE

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.

CHICKEN RANCH MAC & CHEESE

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°.

DELUXE RANCH CHICKEN MACARONI CASSEROLE

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.

RANCH MAC 'N CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse and drain.
• In a medium bowl, whisk evaporated milk, dressing and eggs together until smooth. Fold in the cheese. Add the cooked pasta and mix well. Spoon pasta mixture into an oiled 1 1/2-quart casserole. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle on top of pasta. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is nicely browned and heated through.

KING RANCH CHICKEN MACARONI AND CHEESE

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.