Bacon, Ranch, and Chicken Mac and Cheese
Cooking Light saw this recipe and because Im not a fan of ranch dressing it didnt hit me as something I really longed to make I cant say this was my favorite recipe – but if youre looking for a different type of Mac-n-Cheese – and you DO love ranch dressing – this is the ideal recipe for you
Cooking Light saw this recipe and because Im not a fan of ranch dressing it didnt hit me as something I really longed to make I cant say this was my favorite recipe – but if youre looking for a different type of Mac-n-Cheese – and you DO love ranch dressing – this is the ideal recipe for you
- cooking spray
- 8 ouncesâ uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 slice applewood-smoked bacon
- 8 ouncesâ skinless boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoonâ butter
- 1 tablespoonâ all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cupsâ fat-free milk
- 1/3 cupâ condensed 45% reduced-sodium 98% fat-free cre undiluted
- 3/4 cupâ (3 ounces) shredded six-cheese italian blend
- 1/2 teaspoonâ onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoonâ garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoonâ chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoonâ salt
- 1/2 cupâ (2 ounces) shredded colby-jack cheese
- Carbohydrate 0.18621 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.70821 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 0.00234 g
- Saturated Fat 0.1044 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Recipe (1g)
- Sodium 0.531 mg
- Sugar 0.18621 g
- Trans Fat 0.0133200000000001 g
- Calories 7 calories
Step-by-step
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
- Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings in pan. Finely chop bacon; set aside. Increase heat to medium-high. Add chicken to drippings in pan; sauté 6 minutes or until done.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; sprinkle flour evenly into pan. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk. Combine milk and soup, stirring with a whisk; gradually add milk mixture to saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until thick. Remove from heat; let stand 4 minutes or until sauce cools to 155°. Add Italian cheese blend, onion powder, garlic powder, dill, and salt, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in pasta and chicken.
- Preheat broiler.
- Spoon mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with reserved bacon and Colby-Jack cheese. Broil 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
I'm a busy mom of three, and I'm always looking for easy and delicious recipes that my family will love. This Bacon, Ranch, and Chicken Mac and Cheese is a hit with everyone in my family, and it's so easy to make.
I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already have on hand. The bacon, ranch, and chicken add so much flavor to the mac and cheese, and the crispy bacon on top is the perfect finishing touch. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
If you're looking for a delicious and easy mac and cheese recipe, I highly recommend giving this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
