Ranch Chicken Mac N Cheese Recipes

DELUXE RANCH CHICKEN MACARONI CASSEROLE

Enjoy our Deluxe Ranch Chicken Macaroni Casserole recipe. This chicken macaroni casserole has all the flavors of your favorite Tex-Mex casserole.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings, about 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 6

Deluxe Ranch Chicken Macaroni Casserole image

Steps:

Heat oven to 350ºF.
Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Add all remaining ingredients except shredded cheese; mix well.
Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with shredded cheese.
Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 1380 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 28 g

Ingredients

1 pkg. (11.6 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Cheddar Broccoli Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese

KING RANCH CHICKEN MACARONI AND CHEESE

Three-cheese (yes, three!) macaroni gets a Tex-Mex makeover with an infusion of King Ranch flavors (chiles, fire-roasted tomatoes and taco seasoning!) that's sure to become a family weeknight favorite.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

King Ranch Chicken Macaroni and Cheese image

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain.
In 4-quart saucepan, heat milk over medium-high heat until steaming and bubbling around edges. Stir in 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, the Monterey Jack cheese, Velveeta™ cheese and seasoning mix. Continue to cook over medium-low heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth; remove from heat. Add cooked macaroni to cheese sauce, stirring to coat. Stir in chicken, tomatoes and green chiles until well mixed; transfer to baking dish.
Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese on top, and bake 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top with chips and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1150 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (8 oz)
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
4 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ cheese product, cubed (from 8-oz package)
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 1/2 cups corn chips, coarsely crushed
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

RANCH MAC & CHEESE

I came up with the recipe for this creamy and satisfying macaroni and cheese, which has a special twist. My husband requests it often - it's hearty enough to serve as a main dish. -Michelle Rotunno, Independence, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ranch Mac & Cheese image

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, combine the milk, butter, dressing mix and seasonings; heat through. Stir in Monterey Jack and Colby cheeses until melted. Stir in sour cream., Drain macaroni; stir into cheese sauce with the saltines. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded Colby cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup crushed saltines
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese