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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!
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Add the pasta, 4 cups of water, and butter to the pot.
- Place the lid on the pressure cooker, set the valve to seal, and set the pressure to high for 4 minutes.
- When the timer completes, carefully turn the valve to release the steam. When the pin has dropped, remove the lid.
- 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.
- Stir in the chicken, bacon, and ranch.
- If sauce is too thick, add additional cream or milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve garnished with additional crumbled bacon, sliced green onion, or chopped parsley, if desired.
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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
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
% 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.