Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mac n’ Cheese

Serves 11
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Directions

  1. 1Roast the bell peppers and onions at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  2. 2Roast the bell peppers and onions at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  3. 3Roast the bell peppers and onions at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  4. 4Add cubed chicken breast to a slow cooker.
  5. 5Add cubed chicken breast to a slow cooker.
  6. 6Add cubed chicken breast to a slow cooker.
  7. 7Add salt, pepper, garlic, buffalo sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
  8. 8Add salt, pepper, garlic, buffalo sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
  9. 9Add salt, pepper, garlic, buffalo sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
  10. 10Toss in the roasted veggies.
  11. 11Toss in the roasted veggies.
  12. 12Toss in the roasted veggies.
  13. 13Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 3-4 hours.
  14. 14Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 3-4 hours.
  15. 15Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 3-4 hours.
  16. 16Break apart the chicken with tongs.
  17. 17Break apart the chicken with tongs.
  18. 18Break apart the chicken with tongs.
  19. 19Pour in half-cooked pasta.
  20. 20Pour in half-cooked pasta.
  21. 21Pour in half-cooked pasta.
  22. 22Add the high protein buffalo cheese sauce.
  23. 23Add the high protein buffalo cheese sauce.
  24. 24Add the high protein buffalo cheese sauce.
  25. 25Blend together the ingredients shown on the screen until completely smooth.
  26. 26Blend together the ingredients shown on the screen until completely smooth.
  27. 27Blend together the ingredients shown on the screen until completely smooth.
  28. 28Cover and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes.
  29. 29Cover and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes.
  30. 30Cover and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes.
  31. 31Add center cut bacon to a foil lined baking sheet and toss it in the oven at 400 degrees for about 20 to 30 minutes.
  32. 32Add center cut bacon to a foil lined baking sheet and toss it in the oven at 400 degrees for about 20 to 30 minutes.
  33. 33Add center cut bacon to a foil lined baking sheet and toss it in the oven at 400 degrees for about 20 to 30 minutes.
  34. 34Toss in some chopped chives and crumbled bacon and give it a mix.
  35. 35Toss in some chopped chives and crumbled bacon and give it a mix.
  36. 36Toss in some chopped chives and crumbled bacon and give it a mix.

Ingredients

  • 32 oz diced chicken breast
  • 32 oz diced chicken breast
  • 32 oz diced chicken breast
  • 100 g buffalo sauce
  • 100 g buffalo sauce
  • 100 g buffalo sauce
  • 30 g Worcestershire sauce
  • 30 g Worcestershire sauce
  • 30 g Worcestershire sauce
  • 18 g chicken bouillon
  • 18 g chicken bouillon
  • 18 g chicken bouillon
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • 3 orange bell peppers
  • 3 orange bell peppers
  • 3 orange bell peppers
  • 2 onions
  • 2 onions
  • 2 onions
  • 672 g pasta cooked to 50%
  • 672 g pasta cooked to 50%
  • 672 g pasta cooked to 50%
  • 800 g 2% cottage cheese
  • 800 g 2% cottage cheese
  • 800 g 2% cottage cheese
  • 50 g 1/3 fat cream cheese
  • 50 g 1/3 fat cream cheese
  • 50 g 1/3 fat cream cheese
  • 100 g extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 100 g extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 100 g extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 60 g parmigiano reggiano
  • 60 g parmigiano reggiano
  • 60 g parmigiano reggiano
  • 120 g buffalo sauce
  • 120 g buffalo sauce
  • 120 g buffalo sauce
  • 300 ml milk
  • 300 ml milk
  • 300 ml milk
  • 30 g honey
  • 30 g honey
  • 30 g honey
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 18 slices centercut bacon
  • 18 slices centercut bacon
  • 18 slices centercut bacon
  • chopped chives
  • chopped chives
  • chopped chives

Equipment

slow cookerbaking sheet

Tips

  • For accurate “serving sizes” - weigh your empty slow cooker BEFORE starting anything. Once everything is done, weigh it again, and subtract out the “before” weight - this will give you the total weight of the recipe. Divide this by the # of servings (11 in this case) to get the exact serving size
  • Store everything frozen - no need to thaw, just toss in the microwave with 2-3 tablespoons of milk or water, cover with a paper towel, and microwave for 3-5 mins until heated through
  • Make sure to blend the cheese sauce for 2-3 mins to ensure it’s completely smooth all the way through - heating up slightly in the microwave can help with the process
  • Centercut bacon is much lower calorie/fat than normal bacon - look for one that shows “2 fried slices” at around 50-60 calories (this accounts for drained/discarded grease)