Classic Favorite
Chicken-Ranch Macaroni and Cheese
Lemon-Parmesan Broccoli
Ingredients
- ½ (16-oz) pkg ziti pasta
- ½ (16-oz) pkg bacon, chopped
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 3½ cups chicken broth
- 1 (1-oz) envelope Ranch dressing mix
- 1 (8-oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8-oz) pkg shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 Tbsp drippings in skillet.
- Melt butter with drippings in skillet over medium heat; add chicken. Cook, stirring, 6 to 7 minutes or until chicken is done.
- Add flour; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Gradually stir in broth and dressing mix; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Stir in cream cheese and shredded cheese until melted. Stir in cooked pasta and half of bacon. Spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
- Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining bacon, and bake 10 minutes longer.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 (12-oz) pkg broccoli florets
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
Side Dish Instructions
- Steam broccoli according to package directions.
- Transfer broccoli to a large bowl. Add cheese, butter, and lemon juice; toss. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
681
|
95
|
776
|
| Fat (g) | 37 | 6 | 43 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 19 | 4 | 23 |
| Protein (g) | 48 | 5 | 53 |
| Carb (g) | 36 | 7 | 43 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
