Deluxe Ranch Chicken Macaroni Casserole Recipes

CHICKEN RANCH MAC & CHEESE

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°.

CHICKEN RANCH MACARONI AND CHEESE

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.

CHICKEN-MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over med-high heat, saute onions in butter until onions are tender.
• Add in soup and 1 ½ cups cheese; gradually stir in milk.
• Cook over medium heat until cheese melts; stir in chicken and macaroni; taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Transfer mixture to a greased 2 ½ quart casserole; sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
• Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 30 minutes or until heated through.
• Top with remaining ½ cup cheese and bake 5 minutes.

DELUXE RANCH CHICKEN MACARONI CASSEROLE

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.

MACARONI CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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.

GRILLED CHICKEN BACON RANCH SALAD

Steps:

• Remove core from each mini artisan lettuce. Place each lettuce head on a large cutting board and cut each lettuce head into bite-sized pieces, using a sharp knife. Place lettuce in a very large bowl.
• Add chicken, tomatoes, and peppers to salad greens and sprinkle with chopped bacon. Pour in ranch dressing and toss to combine.
• Sprinkle cubed avocado and tortilla strips over the the salad and season with pollo asado seasoning, if desired.

CHICKEN BACON RANCH SALAD

Steps:

• Line a salad plate with small Romaine lettuce leaves.
• Combine chopped romaine, chicken, avocado, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Add ranch dressing, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.
• Serve salad on the prepared plate and top with crumbled bacon.

KING RANCH CHICKEN MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain.
• In 4-quart saucepan, heat milk over medium-high heat until steaming and bubbling around edges. Stir in 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, the Monterey Jack cheese, Velveeta™ cheese and seasoning mix. Continue to cook over medium-low heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth; remove from heat. Add cooked macaroni to cheese sauce, stirring to coat. Stir in chicken, tomatoes and green chiles until well mixed; transfer to baking dish.
• Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese on top, and bake 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top with chips and cilantro before serving.

CHICKEN-BACON-RANCH PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.
• Cook noodles in salted water as directed on package for minimum cook time. Drain; place noodles in large bowl.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil until hot. Cook onion in oil until soft and translucent. Season lightly with salt. Add chicken broth; heat to simmering. Stir in cream cheese until melted and combined. Stir in 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons of the ranch dressing mix. Pour mixture over noodles. Fold in chicken, bacon and frozen peas. Spread in baking dish.
• In small bowl, mix melted butter, bread crumbs and remaining 1 teaspoon ranch dressing mix until well coated. Spread over noodle mixture.
• Bake about 20 minutes or until top is crisp and sauce is bubbling. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

RANCH CHICKEN MAC 'N CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package.
• Add remaining ingredients; cook 8 to 10 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

CHICKEN BACON RANCH PASTA

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.

SIMPLE RANCH CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and pat dry.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the celery, olives, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, chicken and Ranch dressing mix. Stir in macaroni until well blended. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Stir, and sprinkle paprika over the top before serving.