Cheesy Chicken Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon and Ranch

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Cheesy Chicken Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon and Ranch

This Chicken Mac and Cheese is made with three types of cheese, bacon, and is topped with an irresistible crispy breadcrumb topping. Perfect as an entree or side dish!

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: 60+ Family Friendly Easy Casserole Recipes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon, casserole, cheese, chicken, macaroni and cheese, pasta, ranch

Servings: -8

Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
3/4 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
3 Cups Cooked Elbow Macaroni

Topping:

2/3 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
3 Tablespoons Butter melted
10 Bacon Strips cooked and crumbled

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a 6-qt. dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth, continuing to cook for 30 seconds to cook out the flour taste.
3 Tablespoons Butter, 2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour, 3/4 teaspoon Salt, 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Gradually whisk in milk.
1 Cup 2% Milk
Bring to a boil, whisking constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Switch to a wooden spoon, stir in cheeses until blended. Stir in dressing.
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
Add chicken and sauce to macaroni, tossing to combine.
1 Cup Coarsely Chopped Cooked Chicken, 3 Cups Cooked Elbow Macaroni
Transfer to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a separate bowl, toss the bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over macaroni.
2/3 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs, 3 Tablespoons Butter
Sprinkl bacon over the macaroni.
10 Bacon Strips
Bake for 30 minutes.

Notes

Freeze option: Prepare recipe as directed, increasing milk slightly. Cool the unbaked casserole completely; cover and freeze. To reheat, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cover casserole with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; continue baking as directed or until heated through.

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