Chicken Turkey Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese Casserole
If you’re searching for a comforting, family-friendly dish that’s easy to prepare, look no further than this Chicken Turkey Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese Casserole. This delightful twist on the classic mac and cheese features creamy cheeses, tender shredded chicken, and crispy turkey bacon, all enhanced with zesty ranch seasoning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 10 slices turkey bacon, diced
- 3 cups shredded chicken
- 1 oz package dried ranch dressing seasoning
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups half and half
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb dry large elbow pasta
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the elbow pasta until just under al dente according to package instructions; drain and drizzle with olive oil.
- In a skillet over medium-low heat, cook the diced turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Increase the heat to medium; add shredded chicken and ranch seasoning, stirring for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant. Whisk in flour, then gradually add heavy cream and half-and-half until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in Parmesan and half of both mozzarella and cheddar cheeses until melted. Combine with pasta and chicken mixture; fold in half of the turkey bacon.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheeses and turkey bacon. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg