Green Chili, Chicken and Bacon Mac and Cheese
This Bacon Mac and Cheese Recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds! It's super cheesy, flavorful and great for feeding a crowd.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 373kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound dry small pasta I used elbow
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cups milk I used skim
- 2 cups finely shredded mild cheddar cheese
- two 4 ounce cans diced green chilies
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups cooked crumbled bacon pieces (about 1 pound cooked)
- 1/4 cup mild salsa verde
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside for a few minutes.
- To prepare roux, melt butter into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted whisk in flour, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until color of roux will gets slightly darker. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring continuously until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in cheese until melted.
- Transfer cooked pasta to large dutch oven or pot over low heat. Pour cheese sauce over top, stirring to combine.
- Add green chilies, chicken, bacon and salsa verde, stirring to combine. This is a thick and creamy sauce. To thin sauce, add additional tablespoons of milk at a time until at desired consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 1198mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 13.4mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 1.4mg