Creamy Chicken Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon Delight
A rich and creamy mac and cheese recipe featuring tender chicken and crispy turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream, continuing to whisk until smooth and thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until melted.
- Add the cooked macaroni, chicken, and turkey bacon to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some sautéed onions or bell peppers.
- You can substitute other cheeses for a different taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg