Bacon Mac&Cheese w/ Chicken & Broccoli Recipe

Name: Bacon Mac&Cheese w/ Chicken & Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 -10 Slices of bacon; 3 cup White Cheddar cheese ( i used Wisconsin Aged Cheddar); 2 cup Mozzarella Cheese; 2 cup Pasta (i used Rotini); 2 cup Broccoli Florets (frozen); 4 -5 pieces Chicken tenders; 2 tbsp Flour; 4 tbsp Bacon grease; 2 cup milk; 1 Salt & Pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1
Cook bacon to desired crispiness.
2
Set aside
3
cut Chicken into pieces and season with seasoning salt (lightly).
4
Put two tbs of bacon grease in a skillet and cook chicken to almost done.
5
Remove Chicken and set aside.
6
Cook Pasta according to directions on package
7
While Pasta is cooking, in a sauce pan add two tbs of bacon grease.
8
Once grease is hot whisk in 2 tbs of floor, cook until lightly browned.
9
Add two cups of milk to the flour mixture and let thicken (about a minute).
10
Remove mixture from heat and add 1 cup of mozzarella and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
11
Drain pasta and add to baking dish.
12
Pour Cheese mixture over pasta and mix.
13
Add the remainder of the mozzarella and half of whats left of the cheddar.
14
Mix well (i added more milk at this time)
15
Add broccoli , and Chicken and mix well.
16
Salt and pepper to taste.
17
Crumble the bacon and add to dish and mix well.
18
Cover with the remainder of Cheddar cheese.
19
Bake in the oven on 350 for 30 minutes.

2288

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

116

Carbs

162

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 -10 Slices of bacon, 3 cup White Cheddar cheese ( i used Wisconsin Aged Cheddar), 2 cup Mozzarella Cheese, 2 cup Pasta (i used Rotini), and more.

Yes, Bacon Mac&Cheese w/ Chicken & Broccoli falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bacon Mac&Cheese w/ Chicken & Broccoli

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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