Chicken-Broccoli Mac and Cheese with Bacon by
TRobinson
Source: Cooking Light
Ingredients
6 ounces uncooked large or regular elbow macaroni
3 cups prechopped broccoli florets
3 bacon slices, coarsely chopped
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 1/4 cups)
6
ounces uncooked large or regular elbow macaroni
3 cup
s prechopped broccoli florets
3
bacon slices, coarsely chopped
12
ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1
teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1
tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1/8
teaspoon ground turmeric
1
1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 cup
unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
1/4 cup
plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
5
ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 1/4 cups)
Instructions
1. Preheat broiler to high.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add broccoli to pan during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain.
3. While pasta cooks, place bacon in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; cook 4 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from pan with a slotted spoon; reserve 1 1/2 teaspoons drippings in pan. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add chicken to drippings in pan; cook 4 minutes. Sprinkle with garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with turmeric; cook 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
4. Combine remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, milk, stock, and flour, stirring with a whisk. Add milk mixture to pan; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pasta mixture and 2 ounces cheese; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 3 ounces cheese and bacon. Broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts and just begins to brown.
Servings: 6
Serving Size: 1 1/3 cup
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories |
343 |
Fat |
12.2 g |
Saturated Fat |
6.5 g |
Cholesterol |
64 mg |
Sodium |
647 mg |
Carbohydrates |
31 |
Fiber |
2 g |
Protein |
26 g |