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Cheesy Skillet Chicken Ranch Mac 'n' Cheese | KitchenCents.com
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30-minute Skillet Chicken Ranch Mac 'n' Cheese

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This mac 'n' cheese is full of penne pasta, covered in a creamy, cheesy alfredo-like ranch sauce, and packed with delicious grilled chicken. It's made in ONE skillet from start to finish and will be ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 to 6 servings
Calories: 705

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb penne pasta uncooked
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 2 cups cream may substitute milk or half and half
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 cups grilled chicken cooked and cubed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add water, garlic, and pasta. Cover with lid and simmer for 13-15 minutes until water is mostly absorbed into pasta and pasta is al dente.
  2. Over medium-high heat, add cream to pasta. Toss lightly.
  3. Add ranch, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese. Simmer until cheese has melted and sauce has thickened. 2-5 minutes.
  4. Add cubed grilled chicken. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 705kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 37gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 201mgSodium: 709mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g

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