BACON CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE RECIPES

facebook share image    twitter share image    pinterest share image    E-Mail share image

SPICY CHICKEN AND BACON MAC RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Spicy Chicken and Bacon Mac Recipe: How to Make It image

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

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

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, FatContent 50g fat (28g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 175mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 705mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 32g protein.

GRILLED CHICKEN-AND-BACON MAC 'N' CHEESE | RECIPE ...



Grilled Chicken-and-Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese | Recipe ... image

Grilled Chicken-and-Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese

Provided by The Rachael Ray Staff

Number Of Ingredients 23

6 slices good-quality smoky bacon
such as apple-wood smoked bacon
Salt and pepper
1 pound whole wheat
short-cut pasta
2 pieces skinless chicken breasts
lightly pounded
EVOO Extra Virgin Olive Oil
for drizzling
1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
4 tablespoons butter
1 large onion
quartered lengthwise and very thinly sliced
2 rounded tablespoons flour
1/2 cup cloudy apple cider or chicken stock
2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
Freshly grated nutmeg
to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
Chopped flat-leaf parsley or celery greens
for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 F
  • Arrange the bacon on a slotted broiler pan or on a rack placed over a baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 15 minutes
  • Chop and reserve
  • Switch on the broiler and position the rack in the center of the oven
  • Bring a pot of water to boil, salt it, add pasta and cook 1 minute less then instructions indicate, or until just shy of al dente
  • Drain and return to the pot
  • While pasta is working, heat grill pan or cast-iron griddle over medium-high heat
  • Drizzle chicken with EVOO to coat lightly then season evenly with paprika, salt and pepper
  • Grill chicken for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally
  • Transfer to a cutting board and halve the pieces lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise
  • While the chicken cooks, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat
  • Add the onion and cook until light golden brown and very soft, 15 to 20 minutes
  • Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute
  • Whisk in cider (or stock), then add milk
  • Bring to a boil and cook, whisking, until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes
  • Add thyme and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg
  • Stir in the cheese until melted
  • Add the chicken, bacon and sauce to the pasta and transfer to a casserole
  • Broil until bubbling and browned, about 5 minutes
  • Garnish with parsley or celery greens

More about "bacon chicken mac and cheese recipes"

CHICKEN & BACON MAC 'N CHEESE | JUST A PINCH RECIPES
My grandaughters love mac & cheese with bacon! Here is a homemade mac & cheese with bacon & chicken! Easy enough for kids to help make!
From justapinch.com
Reviews 5
Category Pasta
  • Broil until top is browned. Enjoy!
See details


CHICKEN RANCH MAC & CHEESE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
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
From tasteofhome.com
Reviews 4.5
Total Time 01 hours 20 minutes
Category Dinner
Calories 586 calories per serving
  • 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°.
See details


CHIPOTLE CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE WITH BACON BREAD CRUMBS # ...
Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. It has a great ranch taste with a kick of spice and smokiness from the chipotle peppers. The bacon bread crumbs add a unique taste and crunch to the whole recipe that makes it wonderfully delicious. It will be an instant favorite for your whole family.
From food.com
Reviews 5.0
Total Time 1 hours 10 minutes
Calories 756.4 per serving
  • For bacon bread crumbs cook bacon till crispy, allow to cool, and then finely mince. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and toss to mix. Bacon bread crumbs can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
See details


10 BEST CHICKEN BACON MAC AND CHEESE RECIPES | YUMMLY
salt, smoked sausage, cheese, elbow macaroni, bacon, pepper, potato and 1 more Trashless Trashy Mac & Cheese in Seconds Seconds cherry tomatoes, salt, cheese, turmeric, garlic powder, olive oil and 1 more
From yummly.com
See details


CHICKEN-BACON MACARONI AND CHEESE - HOME COOKING MEMORIES
Nov 15, 2012 · Pour cheese sauce directly over the pasta, chicken and bacon that is in the large casserole pan. Gently stir ingredients together until well combined. Sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack cheese. In a small bowl, mix melted 3 tablespoons butter with Panko. Sprinkle evenly on top of macaroni and cheese.
From homecookingmemories.com
See details


BACON, RANCH, AND CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE | MYRECIPES
From myrecipes.com
See details


CHICKEN MAC 'N CHEESE WITH BACON RECIPE - THE SHORTCUT KITCHEN
From centslessdeals.com
See details


CHICKEN AND BACON MAC AND CHEESE - NICKY'S KITCHEN SANCTUARY
Jul 24, 2018 · INSTRUCTIONS 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... 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 ...
From kitchensanctuary.com
See details


CHICKEN AND BACON MAC AND CHEESE - A MUMMY TOO
Jan 02, 2021 · To make the filling. Put the macaroni in a large pan of boiling salted water and cook for 8 minutes, then drain. Put the butter in a pan over a medium heat. Add the bacon and fry for a couple of minutes until cooked through. Add the sliced chicken and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
From amummytoo.co.uk
See details


CHICKEN BACON RANCH MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE - THE CHUNKY CHEF
Stir with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside. Preheat oven to 375 F degrees and butter a 3 quart baking dish. Set aside. To a large, deep skillet, or dutch oven, add bacon and cook over MED-LOW heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate, then drain all but 1 Tbsp of the bacon fat.
From thechunkychef.com
See details


CHICKEN BACON & RANCH MAC AND CHEESE - SPICY SOUTHERN KITCHEN
Jul 15, 2020 · Drain. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. While pasta cooks, melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan. Add flour and cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in half-and-half and milk. Bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes. Add garlic powder, pepper, and ranch seasoning.
From spicysouthernkitchen.com
See details


BACON CHICKEN MACARONI AND CHEESE - ALL INFORMATION ABOUT ...
Chicken-Bacon Macaroni and Cheese - Home Cooking Memories tip homecookingmemories.com. Pour cheese sauce directly over the pasta, chicken and bacon that is in the large casserole pan. Gently stir ingredients together until well combined. Sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack cheese. In a small bowl, mix melted 3 tablespoons butter with Panko.
From therecipes.info
See details


CHICKEN BACON RANCH MACARONI AND CHEESE | TASTY KITCHEN: A ...
Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until thick. Add ranch dressing and 3/4 cups of cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in pasta and chicken. Preheat broiler. Spoon pasta mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with reserved bacon, fried onions and 1/2 cup of cheese.
From tastykitchen.com
See details


CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE (WITH RANCH & BACON!) - OH SWEET BASIL
Jan 15, 2018 · How to Store Chicken Bacon Mac and Cheese . Store leftover chicken mac and cheese bake in the fridge for up to 4 days. Be sure to cover with foil or transfer to an airtight container first. How to Reheat Mac and Cheese. For best results, I recommend reheating this chicken bacon mac and cheese in the oven at 350ºF for 10 to 15 minutes.
From ohsweetbasil.com
See details


GLUTEN FREE MAC AND CHEESE WITH BACON AND CHICKEN - ONE ...
In the same pot, melt the butter, whisk in the cream cheese, then add the heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, ground mustard, and cayenne pepper. Continue heating and whisking until slightly thickened, then whisk in the cheeses. Finish the dish and serve. Stir in the pasta, bacon, tomatoes, and chicken.
From cupcakesandkalechips.com
See details


CHICKEN-BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE WITH BACON RECIPE | MYRECIPES
Advertisement. Step 2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add broccoli to pan during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain. Step 3. While pasta cooks, place bacon in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; cook 4 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.
From myrecipes.com
See details


CHICKEN RANCH MACARONI AND CHEESE - I AM HOMESTEADER
Jul 16, 2020 · Macaroni and Cheese. In the skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes (or until the mixture turns light brown). Remove from heat and gradually pour in the warm milk, whisking constantly. Return the pan to the heat and whisk another 3-5 minutes, or until thickened.
From iamhomesteader.com
See details


EASY BACON CHICKEN RANCH MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE ...
Apr 26, 2021 · Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the block of cream cheese in the center of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add the pasta around the cream cheese block. Sprinkle the shredded cheese and pour the milk over the top of the pasta. Gently stir together the pasta mixture, leaving the cream cheese whole.
From sweetcsdesigns.com
See details


BUFFALO CHICKEN AND BACON MAC AND CHEESE - HOT ROD'S RECIPES
May 28, 2018 · Drain and set aside. Heat one tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Sauté onions for 5 minutes or until softened and slightly golden. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Turn heat down to medium and stir in creamed corn, cream cheese, ½ cup milk, 2-5 tablespoons Buffalo hot sauce (see note) and spices.
From hotrodsrecipes.com
See details


Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »