Chicken Bacon Ranch Macaroni and Cheese

 Chicken Bacon Ranch Macaroni and Cheese 

Chicken:

2 tbsp Oil

4 Chicken Breasts, pounded to an even thickness 

2 tbsp Dry Ranch Powder

Macaroni and Cheese 

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup Flour

2 cups milk

1/2 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Pepper 

2 Tbsp dry Ranch Powder( I use homemade)

1 cup Marble Cheese

2 cups Macaroni, cooked al dante and drained

6 strips Bacon, diced and fried

Season the chicken breasts evenly on both sides.

Heat oil in a frying pan. Add the chicken and fry about 3-5 minutes per side or until browned and inside is no longer pink.

Transfer to a cutting board and cut into small pieces. Set aside for later.

Add the butter to the frying pan. Once melted, add the flour and whisk until smooth. Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly until thickened. 

Remove from heat.

Add salt, pepper, ranch powder and 1 cup shredded cheese, stirring to melt. 

Add the cooked macaroni, chicken and bacon, stir until coated evenly. 

Pour mixture into a baking pan. Top with additional shredded cheese. Bake @ 350°F for about 30 minutes.