Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese Casserole

This Mac & Cheese has 3 different kinds of cheese, roasted chicken, ranch, and bacon! Do I need to say anything else?

My family loves ranch. You throw in the the bacon and chicken, it blows my mind how good this dish is! Nothing makes me happier than having something so good be so easy! Plus it’s ready in less than an hour!!

Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese Casserole

TIPS AND TRICKS

• CHICKEN: I used a rotisserie chicken in this recipe. You can also cook 3 chicken breasts or a couple of cans of chicken. I use the rotisserie chicken because it cuts down on cooking time and I love the flavor.
• CHEESES: If you want a little sharper flavor, you can substitute the Mozzarella cheese for Swiss.
• HEAT:  Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to add a little heat or even a diced jalapeno.
• STORAGE: Place you leftovers in an airtight container. They should stay good up to 3 days.
• BACON: I cook my bacon in the oven. Place it on a sheet pan at 400 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, depending how crispy you want it.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese

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Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons Butter
• 2 Tablespoons Flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 Cup Milk
• 1 Cup Heavy Cream
• 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/2 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 packet dry Ranch Salad Dressing
• 1 rotisserie Chicken, diced
• 3 Cups Cooked Macaroni
• 2/3 Cup Italian Breadcrumbs
• Cooking spray
• 10 Bacon Strips, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth, continuing to cook for 30 seconds to cook out the flour taste.

   Gradually whisk in milk, and cream. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Using a wooden spoon, stir in cheeses until blended. Stir in dressing.

   Add chicken and sauce to macaroni, tossing to combine. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

   In a separate bowl, toss the bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over macaroni. Make a layer of bacon over the macaroni. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese Casserole

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