Description
Bold Honey Garlic Chicken & Ranch Mac is a delightful fusion of sweet honey, savory garlic, and creamy ranch dressing, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe combines shredded chicken and elbow macaroni in a luscious sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh green onions. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table. With just 35 minutes of preparation time, you’ll savor every bite of this indulgent yet wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni as per package instructions; drain.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in shredded chicken, honey, and ranch dressing; cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Add cooked macaroni and cream cheese; mix until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat; fold in shredded cheddar cheese and green onions.
- Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg