Best Deluxe Ranch Chicken Macaroni Casserole Recipes

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CHICKEN RANCH MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Chicken Ranch Macaroni and Cheese is a pile of ranch-seasoned cheesy elbow macaroni topped with ranch seasoned chicken and crumbled bacon.

Provided by Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, (cut into cubes)
1 package (about 3 tablespoons) dry ranch seasoning
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk, (warmed)
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning
1/2 cup white cheddar cheese, (freshly grated)
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, (freshly grated)
8 ounces (2 cups uncooked) elbow macaroni, (cooked al dente and drained)
4 strips bacon, (cooked and crumbled)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Parsley, (chopped (for garnish))

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken and ranch seasoning. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken in batches. Cook 1-2 minutes on each side (or until golden brown and internal temperature is 165°F). Remove from heat and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • Wipe out the skillet to use for the macaroni and cheese.
  • In the skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes (or until the mixture turns light brown).
  • Remove from heat and gradually pour in the warm milk, whisking constantly.
  • Return the pan to the heat and whisk another 3-5 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Add the salt, garlic powder, and ranch seasoning. Stir to combine and remove from heat.
  • Add the cheeses, stirring to melt.
  • Pour the cooked noodles over the top of the sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and top with the chicken, bacon, and chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

DELUXE RANCH CHICKEN MACARONI CASSEROLE



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Enjoy our Deluxe Ranch Chicken Macaroni Casserole recipe. This chicken macaroni casserole has all the flavors of your favorite Tex-Mex casserole.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings, about 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (11.6 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Cheddar Broccoli Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Add all remaining ingredients except shredded cheese; mix well.
  • Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 1380 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 28 g

KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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From what I hear, it's impossible to go to any sort of potluck in Texas and not see one of these.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 white onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 cooked chicken, torn into shreds or cut into chunks
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
10 corn tortillas, cut into quarters

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Saute onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in hot oil until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  • Combine onion-pepper mixture, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, sour cream, cumin, ancho chile powder, oregano, and chipotle chile powder together in a large bowl and stir until sauce is well-combined.
  • Spread a few tablespoons of the sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread 1/2 the chicken over the sauce. Spread about half the sauce over the chicken and top with 1/3 the cheese. Spread a layer of tortillas over the cheese. Spread remaining 1/2 the chicken over the tortillas, and top with almost all of the remaining sauce, reserving 1/2 cup sauce. Top with 1/3 the cheese, remaining tortillas, the reserved 1/2 cup sauce, and remaining 1/3 cheese.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 40 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to broil. Broil the casserole until top is golden, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 99.5 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 890.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CHICKEN RANCH MAC & CHEESE



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Prep once and feed the family twice when you double this chicken mac and cheese and freeze half of it. I created it for the people I love most, using ingredients they love most. -Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1 cup coarsely chopped cooked chicken
TOPPING:
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain and return to pot., Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cheeses until blended. Stir in dressing., Add chicken and sauce to macaroni, tossing to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over macaroni. Top with bacon. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley. Freeze option: Prepare recipe as directed, increasing milk to 1-1/3 cups. Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; continue baking as directed or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Fat 37g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 889mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

MACARONI CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Start the evening off right with this piping hot, hearty casserole from Quincie Ball of Shelton, Washington. Topped with crispy breadcrumbs, you'll love the satisfying crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
2/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 tablespoon chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1 teaspoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and green pepper in butter until tender. , In a small bowl, combine the chicken, cheese, sour cream, milk, olives, seasoned salt, pepper and vegetable mixture. Drain macaroni; add to chicken mixture., Transfer to a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 835mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CHICKEN BACON RANCH PASTA



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Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces Rotini Pasta
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and diced)
8 strips bacon (cooked and crumbled)
3/4 cup ranch dressing
1 (15 ounce) bottle Alfredo sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup parsley (chopped)

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Bring 12 ounces of Rotini pasta to a boil. Cook according to package directions.
  • Drain water after pasta is done cooking and place pasta in a large bowl.
  • Add the diced cooked chicken, cooked bacon crumbles, ranch dressing, Alfredo sauce, and garlic salt.
  • Stir together well and place in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
  • Top with shredded Mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  • Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through and the top starts to turn golden.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 3278 kcal, Fat 191 g, SaturatedFat 70 g, Cholesterol 303 mg, Sodium 5326 mg, Carbohydrate 245 g, Sugar 31 g, Protein 140 mg

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