Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese

I saw a recipe for ranch mac & cheese in a taste of home magazine the other day, and I just couldn't help but modify it and make it. One of my favorite sandwiches ever is a chicken bacon ranch wrap. So, naturally when I saw ranch mac & cheese I just HAD to add chicken and bacon to it. It turned out great, nice and cheesy with a little bit of that ranch "tang" at the end.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac & Cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
• 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1/2 lb bacon, crumbled
• 1lb cooked chicken breast, chopped (or shredded)
  
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Colby cheese
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
• 1/2 cup crushed saltines
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, combine the milk, butter, dressing mix and seasonings; heat through. Stir in chicken, bacon, monterey jack and colby cheeses until melted. Stir in sour cream.Drain macaroni; stir into cheese sauce with the saltines. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.