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Close up creamy mac and cheese with bacon bits and pieces of tender chicken on a stack of white plates with a fork in the background.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese

Creamy with hearty bites of chicken and a hint of ranch this Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese makes a satisfying and enjoyable meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 598kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces chicken breasts about 3 medium breasts
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 cheese packet from blue box of mac
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3/4 pound elbow macaroni
  • 6 strips bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1/4 cup ranch
  • 1 tablespoon chives optional

Instructions

  • Mix garlic salt, smoked paprika, onion powder and rub generously on chicken breasts. Place in a baking dish, uncovered and bake at 350℉ until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165℉.
  • Allow chicken to rest and then cut into slightly smaller than bite sized cubes.
  • Cook pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain and return to the pan.
  • Using a blender add cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, cheese packet, ranch seasoning and milk.
  • Pour cheese sauce over cooked pasta. Mix in cooked chicken and 5 strips of chopped bacon. Stir well.
  • Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with chives and a few bacon bits if desired.

Notes

*Nutritional data will vary greatly based on using light or whole fat ingredients

Nutrition

Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 2148mg | Potassium: 729mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 844IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 2mg