Chicken Ranch Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

Ranch Chicken:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• 1 package (about 3 tablespoons) dry ranch seasoning

Macaroni and Cheese:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning
• 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese, freshly grated
• 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
• 8 ounces (2 cups uncooked) elbow macaroni, cooked al dente and drained
• 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Parsley, chopped (for garnish)