Best Chicken Bacon Mac N Cheese Recipes

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CHICKEN MAC 'N CHEESE WITH BACON RECIPE



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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

12 ounces macaroni noodles (cooked and drained)
14.5 ounces Alfredo sauce
1 can mushroom soup
½ cup milk
2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
2 cups chicken (cooked and chopped)
½ cup bacon (cooked, divided)

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



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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

1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion (peeled and chopped)
3 chicken breasts (chopped into bite size chunks)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
2 tbsp tomato puree (paste if you're in USA)
400 g tin of chopped tomatoes
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 litre hot chicken or vegetable stock
300 g elbow macaroni
90 ml double (heavy cream)
100 g grated cheddar cheese
100 g grated mozzarella cheese
8 rashers cooked (chopped streaky bacon)
3 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley to serve (optional)

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



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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

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1 cup coarsely chopped cooked chicken
TOPPING:
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

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



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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

1-1/2 cups uncooked cavatappi pasta or elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup crushed kettle-cooked potato chips or panko bread crumbs

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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