Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 ounces macaroni
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (divided)
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning powder
  • 2 cups cooked (diced chicken)
  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • Ranch dressing (for drizzling over the top)

Instruction

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  • While the macaroni is cooking, melt the butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Slowly add the milk and hot sauce, whisking constantly. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for about 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese and all of the mozzarella cheese. Stir until the cheese melts.
  • Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni.
  • Add the chicken and ranch powder to the cheese sauce and macaroni and stir well to combine.
  • Pour macaroni and cheese into a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar over the top. Sprinkle on the panko.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions.
  • Serve immediately with ranch dressing and extra hot sauce, if desired.