Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac n' Cheese

Serves 11
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Directions

  1. 1Cook down the sweet onions until they start to brown.
  2. 2Cook down the sweet onions until they start to brown.
  3. 3Cook down the sweet onions until they start to brown.
  4. 4Add the diced peppers and minced garlic to the onions.
  5. 5Add the diced peppers and minced garlic to the onions.
  6. 6Add the diced peppers and minced garlic to the onions.
  7. 7Pour about 16 ounces or 2 cups of chicken bone broth over the mixture.
  8. 8Pour about 16 ounces or 2 cups of chicken bone broth over the mixture.
  9. 9Pour about 16 ounces or 2 cups of chicken bone broth over the mixture.
  10. 10Over high heat, let the mixture boil until it's completely reduced.
  11. 11Over high heat, let the mixture boil until it's completely reduced.
  12. 12Over high heat, let the mixture boil until it's completely reduced.
  13. 13In your slow cooker, add diced chicken breast, turkey bacon, a packet of ranch seasoning, hot honey, and about one tablespoon of chopped fresh dill.
  14. 14In your slow cooker, add diced chicken breast, turkey bacon, a packet of ranch seasoning, hot honey, and about one tablespoon of chopped fresh dill.
  15. 15In your slow cooker, add diced chicken breast, turkey bacon, a packet of ranch seasoning, hot honey, and about one tablespoon of chopped fresh dill.
  16. 16Pour over your pepper and bone broth mixture.
  17. 17Pour over your pepper and bone broth mixture.
  18. 18Pour over your pepper and bone broth mixture.
  19. 19Cook the mixture on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
  20. 20Cook the mixture on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
  21. 21Cook the mixture on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
  22. 22Shred the chicken and bacon using tongs.
  23. 23Shred the chicken and bacon using tongs.
  24. 24Shred the chicken and bacon using tongs.
  25. 25Pour over the blended sauce, made with 800g 2% cottage cheese, 160g parmigiano reggiano, 420g fat free milk, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt and pepper to taste.
  26. 26Pour over the blended sauce, made with 800g 2% cottage cheese, 160g parmigiano reggiano, 420g fat free milk, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt and pepper to taste.
  27. 27Pour over the blended sauce, made with 800g 2% cottage cheese, 160g parmigiano reggiano, 420g fat free milk, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt and pepper to taste.
  28. 28Add some chopped chives.
  29. 29Add some chopped chives.
  30. 30Add some chopped chives.
  31. 31Stir everything until well combined.
  32. 32Stir everything until well combined.
  33. 33Stir everything until well combined.
  34. 34Pour over the half-cooked pasta (cooked to 50%).
  35. 35Pour over the half-cooked pasta (cooked to 50%).
  36. 36Pour over the half-cooked pasta (cooked to 50%).
  37. 37Give it a mix.
  38. 38Give it a mix.
  39. 39Give it a mix.
  40. 40Cover and let that cook for another 15-20 minutes on high to finish cooking the pasta and let the sauce thicken.
  41. 41Cover and let that cook for another 15-20 minutes on high to finish cooking the pasta and let the sauce thicken.
  42. 42Cover and let that cook for another 15-20 minutes on high to finish cooking the pasta and let the sauce thicken.
  43. 43Add cooked center-cut bacon, baked at 400 degrees for 16 minutes or until desired crispiness.
  44. 44Add cooked center-cut bacon, baked at 400 degrees for 16 minutes or until desired crispiness.
  45. 45Add cooked center-cut bacon, baked at 400 degrees for 16 minutes or until desired crispiness.
  46. 46Give that a mix.
  47. 47Give that a mix.
  48. 48Give that a mix.
  49. 49Serve and enjoy.
  50. 50Serve and enjoy.
  51. 51Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 896 g chicken breast
  • 896 g chicken breast
  • 896 g chicken breast
  • 6 slices turkey bacon
  • 6 slices turkey bacon
  • 6 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • 30 g hot honey
  • 30 g hot honey
  • 30 g hot honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • Garlic powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Garlic powder
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • red chili flakes
  • red chili flakes
  • red chili flakes
  • 3 sweet onions
  • 3 sweet onions
  • 3 sweet onions
  • 6 jalapeños or fresno chilis
  • 6 jalapeños or fresno chilis
  • 6 jalapeños or fresno chilis
  • 8 cloves minced garlic
  • 8 cloves minced garlic
  • 8 cloves minced garlic
  • 450 ml chicken bone broth
  • 450 ml chicken bone broth
  • 450 ml chicken bone broth
  • 800 g 2% cottage cheese
  • 800 g 2% cottage cheese
  • 800 g 2% cottage cheese
  • 160 g parmigiano reggiano
  • 160 g parmigiano reggiano
  • 160 g parmigiano reggiano
  • 420 g fat free milk
  • 420 g fat free milk
  • 420 g fat free milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 672 g pasta, cooked to 50%
  • 672 g pasta, cooked to 50%
  • 672 g pasta, cooked to 50%
  • 10 slices centercut bacon
  • 10 slices centercut bacon
  • 10 slices centercut bacon
  • handful chopped chives
  • handful chopped chives
  • handful chopped chives

Equipment

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Tips

  • For accurate serving sizes, weigh your empty slow cooker before starting, then weigh it again after everything is done, subtract the initial weight to get the total weight of the finished recipe, and divide by the number of servings to get the exact serving size weight.
  • Store everything frozen, no need to thaw, just toss in the microwave with 2-3 tablespoons of milk or water, cover with a paper towel, microwave for 3-4 minutes, mix, then microwave another 1-2 minutes.
  • Add more liquid to reconstitute the sauce or increase creaminess.
  • Make sure to blend the cottage cheese for 2-3 minutes to ensure it’s completely smooth all the way through; heating up slightly in the microwave can help with the process.
  • Cook pasta for half the time shown on the box for 50% cooked pasta.
  • Bake center-cut bacon at 400 degrees for 16 minutes or until desired crispiness.
  • Garnish with a handful of chopped chives for decoration and flavor.
  • This recipe is part of the Slow Cooker Meal Prep Series, making it simple to prepare.
  • The recipe makes 11 servings that can be stored frozen and reheated in less than 5 minutes.
  • The preparation of this recipe avoids boring meal preps and offers a delicious and high-protein option.
  • The recipe is high in protein and low in fat, making it suitable for those who are health-conscious.
  • The recipe offers an entire Slow Cooker Meal Prep Cookbook with over 80 recipes, for more variety and quantity in meal prepping options.
  • The recipe emphasizes the concept of "Stealth Health" which means that the meals are macro-friendly, implying they are designed to fit into specific dietary macro goals.
  • The recipe provides a way to reduce preparation time, which is helpful for busy individuals who want to prepare healthy and nutritious meals for several days.