CHICKEN MAC 'N CHEESE WITH BACON RECIPE
This Chicken Mac 'n Cheese with bacon is the most perfect comfort food!
Provided by The Shortcut Kitchen
Categories dinner Main Course Pasta
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
- Combine Alfredo sauce, mushroom soup, milk, 1 ½ cups of cheese, chicken, and ¼ cup of bacon in a casserole dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and bacon.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 825 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN AND BACON MAC AND CHEESE
When you need that cheesy creamy goodness of Mac and Cheese but want a little something extra, this version with chicken, bacon and tomato totally hits the spot!
Provided by Nicky Corbishley
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the onion. Cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes, until the onion starts to soften.
- Add the chicken, then cook for 5 - 6 minutes until the chicken is sealed.
- Add the salt, pepper, garlic and tomato puree. Stir everything together so that the tomato paste coats the chicken.
- Add in the tinned tomatoes, sugar and stock. Stir and bring to the boil, then add in the macaroni.
- Stir together, bring back to a gentle simmer and place a lid on. Simmer for 13-15 minutes, checking and stirring a couple of times during cooking, until the macaroni is cooked.
- Once the macaroni is cooked, stir in the cream and sprinkle on half of each of the cheeses, followed by all of the bacon.
- Stir together. Mix the remaining cheese with the panko and sprinkle on top.
- Place under the grill (broiler) for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle on the chopped parsley and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 652 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 137 mg, Sodium 1291 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN RANCH MAC & CHEESE
Prep once and feed the family twice when you double this chicken mac and cheese and freeze half of it. I created it for the people I love most, using ingredients they love most. -Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain and return to pot., Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cheeses until blended. Stir in dressing., Add chicken and sauce to macaroni, tossing to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over macaroni. Top with bacon. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley. Freeze option: Prepare recipe as directed, increasing milk to 1-1/3 cups. Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; continue baking as directed or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Fat 37g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 889mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
SPICY CHICKEN AND BACON MAC
I've been working to perfect a creamy, spicy mac and cheese for years. After adding smoky bacon, chicken, jalapenos and spicy cheese, this is the ultimate! I use rotisserie chicken and precooked bacon when I'm pressed for time. -Sarah Gilbert, Aloha, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain. Preheat broiler. , In a 10-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes (do not burn). Gradually whisk in cream, milk, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Add pasta, chicken, bacon and jalapeno; cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle chips over top., Broil 3-4 inches from heat until chips are browned, about 30 seconds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 calories, Fat 50g fat (28g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 705mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
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