Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac Recipe
Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Chicken and Bacon
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt and 2 cups of macaroni pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cooking Chicken and Bacon
- 2
Cook the Chicken
In a skillet, heat 1 tbs of olive oil over medium heat. Season 1 lb of chicken breast with 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper. Add to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from heat, let it rest for a few minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Making the Sauce
- 4
Prepare the Sauce
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 1 cup of ranch dressing, 4 oz of cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 cup of milk. Stir continuously until the cheeses melt and the sauce is smooth. Add 1 tsp of garlic powder and 1 tsp of onion powder, stirring to combine.
Combining Ingredients
- 5
Mix Everything Together
In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, chopped chicken, crumbled bacon, and the ranch sauce. Stir until everything is well coated.
Serving
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a serving dish. Top with extra shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm.