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Chicken Ranch Mac and Cheese

Al dente noodles covered in a rich, creamy cheese sauce that is seasoned with possibly the best flavoring: ranch. Add in some grilled chicken and this Chicken Ranch Mac and Cheese is a fabulous, protein-packed meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 596 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 box shell noodles 12oz
  • 2 chicken breasts or pre-cooked, pre-shredded chicken
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese tillamook
  • 1 cup milk I used Fairlife
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • Spray olive oil

Instructions

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  1. In a sauce pan, cook noodles according to the box instructions. Strain after cooking.
  2. Meanwhile, dice chicken breasts. Spray and heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken pieces with ½ packet of Ranch seasoning until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
  3. Grate the cheese block into fine shreds. The finer it's grated, the easier it is to melt.
  4. Combine butter, milk, sharp shredded cheddar cheese, and the other ½ packet of ranch seasoning in a second sauce pan over low heat.
  5. Continually stir the sauce until cheese is melted and well combined.
  6. Add noodles and chicken into the pot with the cheese sauce. Stir together.
  7. Plate your Chicken Ranch Mac and Cheese and garnish with fresh cracked pepper. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This dish will last a good 3-5 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze Chicken Ranch Mac and Cheese in tupperware for up to 3 months.
  • Shredding your own cheese will make it easier to melt. There's often additives in pre-shredded cheese that could result in clumpy sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 596kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 1483mg (62%) Potassium 698mg (20%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 596

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 596kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 1483mg 62%
Potassium 698mg 15%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%

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