Buffalo Chicken Ranch Mac and Cheese

Name: Buffalo Chicken Ranch Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta noodles; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 packet (1 oz) Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning, Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix; 3 cups whole milk; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese; 1½ cups chicken; ½ cup hot sauce

The best things in life happen in casseroles. Case in point, this creamy, zesty and just-right spicy mac and cheese recipe with savory shredded chicken and a traditional Buffalo kick. There will be no leftovers with this HVR flavor sensation. Forget the fork. Bring a shovel.

Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 25 min
Servings 6

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Ingredients (8)

pasta noodles (elbow noodles, macaroni, etc.) 1 pound
unsalted butter 2 tablespoons
all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons
whole milk 3 cups
grated sharp cheddar cheese 2 cups
cooked chicken, shredded 1½ cups
red hot sauce or other hot sauce of choice ½ cup
Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning, Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix Packet

Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning, Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix 1 packet (1 oz)

For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.

Steps (4)

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2

In a medium sauce pot, melt the butter. Add flour and ranch seasoning mix and whisk until fully incorporated. Add milk and cook, stirring, until thickened and the flour taste has cooked out, about 5–10 minutes.
3

Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until melted. Add in cooked pasta and stir to coat. Mix chicken and hot sauce together and fold into the pasta.
4

Spread mac and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish and place in oven. Bake for about 15–20 minutes, to warm through and allow the flavors to come together. Serve hot.