Chicken Bacon Ranch Macaroni! 🐔🥓✨
Get ready for a creamy, dreamy, and oh-so-satisfying meal! This Chicken Bacon Ranch Macaroni is the ultimate comfort food mashup, bringing together tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a tangy ranch sauce with perfectly cooked macaroni. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 lb macaroni pasta
1 cup ranch dressing
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried chives or green onions, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Cook Pasta: Cook the macaroni pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Cook Bacon and Chicken: Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it. Cook and shred the chicken.
Make Sauce: In a large skillet or pot, combine the ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, milk or cream, and minced garlic. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, and crumbled bacon to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated in the sauce.
Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add Chives/Onions: Stir in the dried chives or chopped green onions.
Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks:
Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy option.
For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
Add some steamed broccoli or other vegetables for extra nutrients.
Use a blend of cheeses for a more complex flavor.
For a smokier flavor, use smoked gouda.
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