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:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 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.
- Cook the noodles:
- Cook the curly noodles according to the package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour the cheese sauce:
- Pour the prepared cheese sauce evenly over the layered noodles, chicken, and cheese in the baking dish.
- 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.
- 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
