Grilled Chicken And Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese From Rachael Ray Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken And Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese From Rachael Ray
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, good-quality smoky, such as applewood-smoked; salt and pepper; 1 lb pasta, whole wheat short-cut; 1/2 lb chicken breast, skinless, boneless lightly pounded; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, quartered lengthwise and very thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup cloudy apple cider; 2 cups milk, whole; 2 tablespoons thyme, fresh, chopped; nutmeg, to taste, freshly grated; 1 1/2 cups white cheddar cheese, extra-sharp, shredded; 1 cup gruyere, shredded; 1 teaspoon parsley, Flat leaf or 1 teaspoon celery leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon, good-quality smoky, such as applewood-smoked
salt and pepper
1 lb pasta, whole wheat short-cut
1/2 lb chicken breast, skinless, boneless lightly pounded
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, quartered lengthwise and very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup cloudy apple cider
2 cups milk, whole
2 tablespoons thyme, fresh, chopped
nutmeg, to taste, freshly grated
1 1/2 cups white cheddar cheese, extra-sharp, shredded
1 cup gruyere, shredded
1 teaspoon parsley, Flat leaf or 1 teaspoon celery leaves, for garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 375u00b0. 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.
2
Bring a pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook 1 minute less than the instructions indicate, or until just shy of al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
3
While the pasta is working, heat a grill pan or cast-iron griddle over medium-high heat. Drizzle the chicken with EVOO to coat lightly, then season evenly with the paprika, salt and pepper. Grill the chicken for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer to a cutting board and halve the pieces lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise.
4
While the chicken cooks, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until light golden and very soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in the cider (or stock), then the milk. Bring to a boil and cook, whisking, until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the thyme and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in the cheeses until melted.
5
Add the chicken, bacon and sauce to the pasta and transfer to a casserole. Broil until bubbling and browned, about 5 minutes. Garnish with the parsley (or celery greens).

1211

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon, good-quality smoky, such as applewood-smoked, salt and pepper, 1 lb pasta, whole wheat short-cut, 1/2 lb chicken breast, skinless, boneless lightly pounded, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken And Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese From Rachael Ray 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.

Grilled Chicken And Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese From Rachael Ray

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