Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac n’ Cheese
Serves 1115 mins prep180 mins cook
A delicious and nutritious Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac n’ Cheese recipe packed with protein and flavor, perfect for meal prep. This dish combines chicken breast, turkey bacon, ranch seasoning, and a creamy sauce with cottage cheese and Parmigiano Reggiano, topped with crispy bacon and fresh chives. It serves 11 and is great for those looking for a macro-friendly meal.
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1: Weigh your empty slow cooker before starting. 2: Prepare the ingredients by measuring and cutting as specified. 3: Combine chicken breast, turkey bacon, ranch seasoning, hot honey, fresh dill, garlic powder, black pepper, red chili flakes, sweet onions, jalapeños, minced garlic, and chicken bone broth in the slow cooker. 4: Cook on High for 2-3 hours or Low for 3-4 hours. 5: For the blended sauce, blend cottage cheese, parmigiano reggiano, fat free milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. 6: Cook pasta according to package instructions until 50% done and drain. 7: Add the pasta to the slow cooker and mix well with the other ingredients. 8: Top with cooked centercut bacon and bake at 400 degrees for 16 minutes until desired crispiness. 9: Garnish with a handful of chopped chives before serving.View original recipe