Spicy Chicken And Bacon Mac Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken And Bacon Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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 (Japanese) bread crumbs

Servings: persons

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 (Japanese) bread crumbs

1
Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain. Preheat broiler.
2
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.
3
Broil 3-4 inches from heat until chips are browned, about 30 seconds.

1605

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chicken And Bacon Mac 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.

Spicy Chicken And Bacon Mac

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