Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese

User Reviews

5.0

6 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    13 mins

  • Total Time

    27 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    723 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese

This macaroni and cheese recipe is extra creamy and cheesy, loaded with protein, and seasoned with ranch. Plus, it all cooks in the Instant Pot so it's quick and simple!

I Made This!

Be the first!

Save this

Be the first!

Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces Velveeta cut into small cubes or slices
  • 4 tablespoons heavy cream see note
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken
  • 2 tablespoons dry Ranch seasoning
  • 6 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
Add to Shopping List

Instructions

  1. Add the pasta, 4 cups of water, and butter to the pot.
  2. Place the lid on the pressure cooker, set the valve to seal, and set the pressure to high for 4 minutes.
  3. When the timer completes, carefully turn the valve to release the steam. When the pin has dropped, remove the lid.
  4. Stir the pasta to loosen it up then add the Velveeta and cream. Stir until the Velveeta is nearly melted and then stir in the cheddar, a handful at a time, until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  5. Stir in the chicken, bacon, and ranch.
  6. If sauce is too thick, add additional cream or milk to reach your desired consistency.
  7. Serve garnished with additional crumbled bacon, sliced green onion, or chopped parsley, if desired.
Equipments used:

Notes

  • We make this with heavy cream, for an ultra rich and creamy mac and cheese. You may swap in milk, but your sauce will be thinner. 
  •  

Nutrition Information

Show Details
Calories 723kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 1429mg (60%) Potassium 389mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1137IU (23%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 514mg (51%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 723 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 723kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 1429mg 60%
Potassium 389mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1137IU 23%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 514mg 51%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

6 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese

American
4.7 (75 reviews)

Chicken Ranch Mac and Cheese

Italian, American
5.0 (27 reviews)

Mac Lamb - Lamb Mac and Cheese

American, Australian
0.0 (0 reviews)

King Ranch Mac and Cheese

American
5.0 (9 reviews)

Smoky Chipotle Bacon Mac and Cheese

American
5.0 (57 reviews)

Bacon Mac and Cheese

American
5.0 (57 reviews)

Bacon Mac and Cheese

American
5.0 (159 reviews)

Bacon Mac and Cheese Casserole

American
4.9 (42 reviews)

Baked Bacon Mac and Cheese

American
4.5 (12 reviews)

Bacon Mac and Cheese Burger

American
5.0 (6 reviews)

Slow Cooker Bacon Mac and Cheese

American
5.0 (9 reviews)

Skillet Bacon Mac and Cheese

American
0.0 (0 reviews)