As a stay at home mom I need supper recipes that are quick and easy. PLUS, a meal that the entire family will eat and hopefully ask for seconds!
And, I LOVE easy recipes! And this recipe has only 4 ingredients, plus salt and black pepper!
This recipe literally takes only minutes from start to finish, so give it a try!
What kind of chicken can I add to mac and cheese?
- any kind of leftover chicken
- rotisserie chicken
- canned chicken
- breaded chicken nuggets – like the ones in the freezer section of your supermarket
What side dishes go with Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese?
- garden salad
- sweet peas
- green beans
- corn on the cob
- broccoli
- garlic bread
What is in Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese? (scroll down for the printable recipe card)
This recipe has only a couple simple ingredients that can be purchased at your local grocery store.
- shredded chicken
- mac and cheese
- ranch seasoning mix
- shredded cheese
- salt
- black pepper
How do I make Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese? (scroll down for the printable recipe card)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
- Prepare the box of mac and cheese as directed.
- Add 1/2 of the shredded chicken to the pan of mac and cheese.
- Also, add the ranch seasoning, salt, black pepper and 1/2 of the shredded cheese.
- Give it a good stir and pour into a 9×9 baking dish.
- Add the rest of the shredded chicken and cheese.
- Bake until the shredded cheese is melted.
- Serve and enjoy!
Yield: 4 servings
Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese
No Ratings
Easy with only 4 ingredients, plus salt and black pepper.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb shredded chicken breast
- 1 box (12oz) mac and cheese
- 1 Tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
- Prepare the box of mac and cheese as directed.
- Add 1/2 of the shredded chicken to the pan of mac and cheese.
- Also, add the ranch seasoning, salt, black pepper and 1/2 of the shredded cheese.
- Give it a good stir and pour into a 9x9 baking dish.
- Add the rest of the shredded chicken and cheese.
- Bake until the shredded cheese is melted.
- Serve and enjoy!
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