Description
A creamy and delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac recipe featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a savory ranch sauce tossed with macaroni pasta. This easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Macaroni dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces bacon, chopped
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While the macaroni is cooking, cook the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet with the bacon grease. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, milk, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni, cooked chicken, and crispy bacon to the bowl with the ranch sauce. Toss gently to combine everything.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the chicken while cooking.
- You can substitute other pasta shapes for elbow macaroni.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked before mixing with the pasta.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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