Green Chili, Chicken And Bacon Mac And Cheese
This creamy, cheesy pasta dish is loaded with flavor and texture. The combination of mild cheddar cheese, diced green chilies, shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and salsa verde creates a delicious and satisfying meal. The creamy cheese sauce coats each piece of pasta for a comforting and indulgent experience.
— Constant Cookbook
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.
Yield
6-8 Servings
Nutrition
- Calories: 373 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 30 g
- Protein Content: 24 g
- Fat Content: 16 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
- Cholesterol Content: 77 mg
- Sodium Content: 1198 mg
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Sugar Content: 4 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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