Name: Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
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

Picture of ranch chicken mac and cheese on a white plate.

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

Picture of ranch chicken mac and cheese in a red baking dish.

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