Foryoueats: Chicken Ranch Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• Ranch Chicken:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• 1 package (about 2 tablespoons) dry ranch seasoning
• Macaroni and Cheese:
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups whole milk, warmed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning
• ½ cup white cheddar cheese, freshly grated
• ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
• 8 ounces (2 cups uncooked) elbow macaroni, cooked al dente and drained
• 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Parsley, chopped (for garnish)