SUNNY'S EASY CHICKEN MAC 'N' CHEESE WITH SPICY RANCH SALAD

Sunny's Easy Chicken Mac 'n' Cheese with Spicy Ranch Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Kosher salt
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
4 slices American cheese, torn into shreds
1½ cups chopped rotisserie chicken
Black pepper
4 strips bacon, cooked crisp and chopped (optional)
2 scallions, white and green parts, "nely chopped" (optional)
Spicy Ranch Salad
½ cup ranch dressing
1 cup chunky salsa
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded

Steps:

1. Cook pasta in large saucepan of salted water according to package directions. Drain; reserve pasta water. 2. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add bell pepper. Cook until pepper is tender, about 6 minutes. Add soup, 12 soup can of reserved pasta water and cheese. Stir until melted, about 8 minutes. 3. Add chicken, cooked pasta and pepper; stir. Top with bacon and scallions, if desired. 4. Combine ranch dressing and salsa in a large bowl. Toss with lettuce. Serve salad chilled or at room temperature along side of Mac 'n' Cheese.