Spicy Chicken and Bacon Mac
Source of Recipe
From "Taste of Home Farmhouse Favorites"
Recipe Introduction
"I've been working to perfect a creamy, spicy mac and cheese for years. After adding smoky bacon, chicken, jalape�os and spicy cheese, this is the ultimate."
List of Ingredients
◦ 1� cups uncooked cavatappi pasta or elbow macaroni
◦ 3 tablespoons butter
◦ 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
◦ 1� cups heavy whipping cream
◦ � cup milk
◦ 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
◦ � teaspoon salt
◦ � teaspoon pepper
◦ 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
◦ 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
◦ 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
◦ 1 jalape�o pepper, seeded and chopped
◦ 1 cup crushed kettle-cooked potato chips or panko bread crumbs
Recipe
Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain.
Preheat broiler.
In a 10-inch cast iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes (do not burn). Gradually whisk in cream, milk, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Add pasta, chicken, bacon and jalape�o; cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle chips over top.
Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat until the chips are browned, about 30 seconds.
Makes 6 servings
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