Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Chicken and Bacon
Ranch Sauce
Toppings
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Macaroni
Once the water is boiling, add 2 cups of elbow macaroni. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the macaroni and set aside.
Preparing Chicken and Bacon
- 4
- 5
Cook Chicken
In the same skillet, add 1 tbs of olive oil. Season 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 1 tsp of garlic powder and 1 tsp of black pepper. Cook the chicken in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
- 6
Making Ranch Sauce
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of ranch dressing, 4 oz of cream cheese, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- 8
Mix Well
Using a whisk or spoon, mix the ingredients until smooth and well combined.
Combining Everything
- 9
Mix Pasta and Chicken
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained macaroni, shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and ranch sauce. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- 10
Add Toppings
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1 tbs of chopped green onions.
- 11
Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.