Name: Macaroni and Cheese with Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 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 -

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Cooking:

20 min.

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Ingredients for - Macaroni and Cheese with Chicken

1. 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni -

2. 3 tablespoons butter -

3. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour -

4. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

5. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

6. 1 cup 2% milk -

7. 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese -

8. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese -

9. 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese -

10. 3/4 cup ranch salad dressing -

11. 1 cup coarsely chopped cooked chicken -

12. Topping: -

13. 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs -

14. 2 tablespoons butter, melted -

15. 10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled -

16. 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley -

How to cook deliciously - Macaroni and Cheese with Chicken

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a 6-quart stockpot, cook the macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain the pasta and return it to the pot.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth, then gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, one to two minutes. Stir in the cheeses until blended, then stir in the ranch dressing.

3. Stage

Add the chicken and sauce to the macaroni, tossing to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-inch baking dish.

4. Stage

Toss the bread crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the macaroni, making sure to coat every corner. Top with crumbled bacon, then bake, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.