Chicken Ranch Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

Macaroni and sauce

• 3 C uncooked elbow macaroni
• 3 tbs butter
• 2 tbs all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• 1 C milk
• 1½ C shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ C grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ C shredded Swiss cheese
• ¾ C ranch salad dressing
• 1 C coarsely chopped cooked chicken

Topping

• ½ C seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tbs butter, melted
• 10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 tbs minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. Prep Oven & Pasta: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook macaroni al dente, drain, and return to the pot.
2. Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, salt, and pepper, then gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring, and cook 1-2 minutes until thickened.
3. Finish Sauce: Stir in cheeses until melted, then mix in dressing.
4. Assemble: Toss chicken and cheese sauce with macaroni. Transfer to a greased 13x9" baking dish.
5. Bake: Bake 40 minutes, until brown and bubbly.

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