One Pan Bacon Chicken Mac and Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop one pound of bacon into small pieces.
  2. 2Add the chopped bacon to a large skillet and cook on medium heat.
  3. 3Add 1.5 pounds of cubed chicken to a large bowl.
  4. 4Season the chicken with Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning and Kinder's Buttery Steakhouse seasoning.
  5. 5Toss the chicken to coat with the seasonings.
  6. 6Add a few tablespoons of cornstarch to the chicken and toss again.
  7. 7Shred one pound of sharp cheddar cheese while the bacon cooks.
  8. 8Once the bacon is almost cooked through, add half a diced onion to the skillet.
  9. 9Cook until the onion is translucent and the bacon is done, then remove the bacon and onion from the pan and drain on paper towels.
  10. 10Leave the bacon grease in the pan and add the seasoned chicken to cook.
  11. 11Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes on both sides until crispy, then remove from the pan.
  12. 12Add one carton of chicken broth to the same pan.
  13. 13Add one pound of pasta to the pan.
  14. 14Set the heat to medium-high and cook the pasta for around 8-9 minutes after it starts boiling, until the broth is absorbed and the noodles are cooked through.
  15. 15Lower the heat and add one cup of heavy cream to the pasta.
  16. 16Start adding the shredded cheese, around a cup at a time, and stir until melted.
  17. 17Add the cooked bacon and onion mixture to the pasta and stir.
  18. 18Add the cooked chicken to the pasta and stir to combine.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon
  • 1.5 pounds chicken
  • Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning
  • Kinder's Buttery Steakhouse seasoning
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 pound Sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 unit diced onion
  • 1 carton chicken broth
  • 1 pound pasta
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Equipment

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