Description
A creamy, cheesy comfort dish where tender chicken meets rich macaroni and a flavorful ranch-style sauce. This Easy-to-Make Crack Chicken Mac and Cheese is the ultimate family favorite that’s cozy, hearty, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- Elbow Macaroni: 12 ounces, cooked until al dente
- Chicken Breast: 2 cups cooked and shredded
- Cream Cheese: 8 ounces, softened
- Cheddar Cheese: 2 cups shredded
- Mozzarella Cheese: 1 cup shredded
- Milk: 2 cups whole milk
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Flour: 2 tablespoons
- Ranch Seasoning Mix: 1 packet
- Salt and Black Pepper: To taste
- Fresh Parsley: For garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: Cook macaroni until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk while stirring until thickened.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir in cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, and ranch mix until smooth. Fold in cooked macaroni and chicken.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour into baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake uncovered for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Finishing Touches: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving and sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon generous servings into bowls and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the best creamy texture.
- Let the baked dish rest before serving to help it set perfectly.
- Add a breadcrumb topping if you want extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Crack Chicken Mac and Cheese, creamy chicken pasta, easy dinner recipe, family comfort food, baked mac and cheese