Ingredients
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½ pound cubed cooked chicken
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2 tablespoons hot sauce, or to taste
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2 tablespoons ranch dressing, or to taste
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1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese mix
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¼ cup margarine
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¼ cup 2% milk
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Mix chicken, hot sauce, and ranch dressing together in a bowl until coated; set aside for flavors to blend.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and transfer back to the pot. Stir margarine, milk, and cheese powder into pasta until sauce is smooth.
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Pour half of the macaroni and cheese into an 8-inch square casserole dish; top with chicken mixture, celery, and blue cheese. Spread remaining macaroni and cheese on top of blue cheese layer.
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Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is warmed and casserole is bubbling, about 15 minutes.
Cook's Note:
Top the macaroni and cheese with another layer of celery and blue cheese before baking, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
304 | Calories |
15g | Fat |
24g | Carbs |
17g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 304 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 15g | 19% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
Sodium 608mg | 26% |
Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 17g | 34% |
Vitamin C 4mg | 5% |
Calcium 86mg | 7% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Potassium 281mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.