Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mac n' Cheese

Serves 11
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Directions

  1. 1Quickly roast bell peppers and onions by baking them at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
  2. 2Quickly roast bell peppers and onions by baking them at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
  3. 3Quickly roast bell peppers and onions by baking them at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
  4. 4To the slow cooker, add diced chicken breast, salt, pepper, garlic, buffalo sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken bouillon.
  5. 5To the slow cooker, add diced chicken breast, salt, pepper, garlic, buffalo sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken bouillon.
  6. 6To the slow cooker, add diced chicken breast, salt, pepper, garlic, buffalo sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken bouillon.
  7. 7Add the roasted bell peppers and onions to the slow cooker and mix everything together.
  8. 8Add the roasted bell peppers and onions to the slow cooker and mix everything together.
  9. 9Add the roasted bell peppers and onions to the slow cooker and mix everything together.
  10. 10Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
  11. 11Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
  12. 12Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 3-4 hours.
  13. 13Once the chicken is cooked, use tongs to break it apart.
  14. 14Once the chicken is cooked, use tongs to break it apart.
  15. 15Once the chicken is cooked, use tongs to break it apart.
  16. 16Add 672g of pasta, cooked to 50% (half the time shown on the box), to the slow cooker and mix.
  17. 17Add 672g of pasta, cooked to 50% (half the time shown on the box), to the slow cooker and mix.
  18. 18Add 672g of pasta, cooked to 50% (half the time shown on the box), to the slow cooker and mix.
  19. 19Pour the blended high-protein Buffalo Cheese Sauce over the chicken and pasta mixture.
  20. 20Pour the blended high-protein Buffalo Cheese Sauce over the chicken and pasta mixture.
  21. 21Pour the blended high-protein Buffalo Cheese Sauce over the chicken and pasta mixture.
  22. 22Cover and cook for another 20-30 minutes.
  23. 23Cover and cook for another 20-30 minutes.
  24. 24Cover and cook for another 20-30 minutes.
  25. 25Add 18 slices of centercut bacon to a foil-lined baking sheet.
  26. 26Add 18 slices of centercut bacon to a foil-lined baking sheet.
  27. 27Add 18 slices of centercut bacon to a foil-lined baking sheet.
  28. 28Bake the bacon at 400°F for 20-30 minutes.
  29. 29Bake the bacon at 400°F for 20-30 minutes.
  30. 30Bake the bacon at 400°F for 20-30 minutes.
  31. 31Once cooked, toss chopped chives and crumbled bacon into the mac and cheese.
  32. 32Once cooked, toss chopped chives and crumbled bacon into the mac and cheese.
  33. 33Once cooked, toss chopped chives and crumbled bacon into the mac and cheese.
  34. 34Give it a final mix.
  35. 35Give it a final mix.
  36. 36Give it a final mix.

Ingredients

  • 3 orange bell peppers
  • 3 orange bell peppers
  • 3 orange bell peppers
  • 2 onions
  • 2 onions
  • 2 onions
  • 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
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste garlic
  • to taste garlic
  • to taste garlic
  • 672 g pasta
  • 672 g pasta
  • 672 g pasta
  • 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
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste pepper
  • 18 slices centercut bacon
  • 18 slices centercut bacon
  • 18 slices centercut bacon
  • chopped chives
  • chopped chives
  • chopped chives

Equipment

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Tips

  • To get accurate serving sizes, weigh your empty slow cooker before starting. Once done, weigh it again, subtract the initial weight to get the total recipe weight, and divide by 11 for the exact serving size.
  • Store servings frozen and reheat in the microwave with 2-3 tablespoons of milk or water, covered with a paper towel, for 3-5 minutes.
  • Blend the cheese sauce for 2-3 minutes until completely smooth; slightly heating it in the microwave can assist.
  • Centercut bacon is lower in calories/fat than regular bacon; look for a brand with 2 fried slices at around 50-60 calories (this accounts for drained/discarded grease).