Ranch Chicken Mac N Cheese Food

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 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.

ONE-POT RANCH MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Put the milk and macaroni in a large saucepan. Bring the milk to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to keep the macaroni from clumping. Continue to boil, stirring frequently, until the macaroni is tender and the milk has thickened to the consistency of heavy cream, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the Monterey Jack cheese, mozzarella, cream cheese, sour cream, butter, cayenne and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and stir until smooth, thick and creamy. Fold in the dill and chives. Serve hot. (The dish will thicken as it cools; thin it out with a little hot water if desired.)

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.

CHICKEN RANCH MACARONI AND CHEESE #RSC

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
• In large pot, melt butter. Saute shallot in butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk in milk, Ranch mix, garlic salt and pepper; heat through. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in chicken and Greek yogurt.
• Stir macaroni into cheese sauce. Cook on low for 3-5 minutes.

BUFFALO RANCH MAC AND CHEESE #RSC

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Drain pasta.
• While pasta is draining, return pot to stove top, melt butter, and sautee minced shallots for 2 minutes over medium-low heat.
• Add hot sauce and stir.
• Toss the cooked pasta back in and evenly coat with butter, hot sauce, and shallots.
• Remove from heat and let cool.
• While the pasta is cooling, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and Hidden Valley Original Ranch.
• Pour the mixture over the cooled pasta and add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
• Stir and combine everything evenly.
• Pour into a buttered 8x8 baking dish.
• Mix the grated parmesan and breadcrumbs together.
• Sprinkle an even layer over the top of the pasta.
• Garnish with a few splashes of hot sauce.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 min or until top is golden brown.
• Enjoy!

RANCH MAC 'N CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°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 1½-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.

SUNNY'S EASY CHICKEN MAC 'N' CHEESE WITH SPICY RANCH SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta in large saucepan of salted water according to package directions. Drain; reserve pasta water. 2. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add bell pepper. Cook until pepper is tender, about 6 minutes. Add soup, 12 soup can of reserved pasta water and cheese. Stir until melted, about 8 minutes. 3. Add chicken, cooked pasta and pepper; stir. Top with bacon and scallions, if desired. 4. Combine ranch dressing and salsa in a large bowl. Toss with lettuce. Serve salad chilled or at room temperature along side of Mac 'n' Cheese.