Chicken-Ranch Macaroni and Cheese
Lemon-Butter Broccoli
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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 and cubed
- 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 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
- 2 (12-oz) pkg broccoli florets
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Side Dish Instructions
- Cook broccoli according to package directions; toss with butter and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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