Ultimate Cheesy Chicken Ranch Bake

 

Ultimate Cheesy Chicken Ranch Bake

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz curly noodles (such as rotini or cavatappi)
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a Mexican blend)
  • 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions or fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Boil the chicken:
    • Place the chicken breasts in a pot of boiling water.
    • Cook until the chicken is fully cooked, usually around 15-20 minutes.
    • Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
  3. Cook the noodles:
    • Cook the curly noodles according to the package instructions.
    • Drain and set aside.
  4. Layering:
    • In a baking dish, spread the cooked noodles evenly as the base.
    • Layer the shredded chicken over the noodles.
    • Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the chicken.
  5. Prepare the cheese sauce:
    • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cubed Velveeta, Rotel tomatoes and green chilies (undrained), cream of chicken soup, and ranch seasoning mix.
    • Stir continuously until the Velveeta is melted, and the ingredients are well combined.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Pour the cheese sauce:
    • Pour the prepared cheese sauce evenly over the layered noodles, chicken, and cheese in the baking dish.
  7. Top with cheese and bake:
    • Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top of the cheese sauce.
    • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, usually around 20-25 minutes.
  8. Garnish and serve:
    • Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
    • Garnish with chopped green onions or fresh cilantro if desired.
    • Serve warm and enjoy the ultimate cheesy chicken ranch bake!

This dish is sure to be a hit with its flavorful combination of creamy cheese, seasoned chicken, and curly noodles

 

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