Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza Macaroni is the ultimate comfort food mash-up. This creamy, cheesy dish combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch dressing with classic macaroni and cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or feeding a crowd, it’s a hearty meal that’s sure to satisfy everyone’s cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: Dice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. If using raw chicken, cook in a skillet with oil until fully cooked, then dice.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, diced chicken, crumbled bacon, and ranch dressing. Stir until well mixed.
- Assemble the Dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni mixture to a large baking dish. Top with mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for a golden top, if desired.
- Add Toppings: Remove from oven and top with optional ingredients such as black olives, tomatoes, green onions, and jalapeños.
- Serve: Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Customize Toppings: Feel free to add or swap toppings based on your preferences. Bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms make great additions.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare this dish ahead of time. Assemble, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake when ready to serve.
- Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza Macaroni