Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese (Crock Pot)

4h 25m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Add chicken, chicken broth, 2.5 tbsp protein ranch seasoning, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1 tsp garlic, and 1 tsp paprika to the crock pot.
  2. 2Cook on LOW for 4 hours.
  3. 3Shred the chicken directly in the crock pot.
  4. 4Stir in cream cheese, Fairlife milk, and Greek yogurt until fully melted and smooth.
  5. 5Add dry pasta and cook 30-40 minutes, stirring once, until pasta is al dente.
  6. 6Cook your bacon during this time.
  7. 7Stir in cheddar cheese and chopped bacon.
  8. 8Garnish with parsley/green onion and extra crispy bacon bits.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb chicken breast
  • 10 oz cellentani pasta
  • 15 slices center cut bacon cooked + chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup Fairlife milk
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 block reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar
  • 2.5 tbsp Build The Body Protein Ranch Seasoning (or regular ranch seasoning)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • chopped parsley or green onion
  • extra bacon bits
  • drizzle high protein ranch

Equipment

crock pot

Tips

  • This meal can provide lunches for the entire week.
  • The recipe can easily be made into 7-8 servings.