Chicken Ranch Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

Macaroni and sauce

• 3 C uncooked elbow macaroni
• 3 tbs butter
• 2 tbs all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• 1 C milk
• 1½ C shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ C grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ C shredded Swiss cheese
• ¾ C ranch salad dressing
• 1 C coarsely chopped cooked chicken

Topping

• ½ C seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 tbs butter, melted
• 10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 tbs minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente, drain, and return to pot.
3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
4. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth, and gradually whisk in milk.
5. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
6. Stir in cheeses until blended and then stir in dressing.
7. Add chicken and sauce to macaroni, tossing to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
8. Bake for 40 minutes or until brown and bubbly