Chicken with Creamy Mac and Cheese Recipe
Crispy chicken in a honey sauce served over creamy mac and cheese is everything you could ask for in a recipe and the recipe will become a family favorite.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 8 oz macaroni pasta for the cheesy base of this dish
- 8 oz bacon cubed and cooked
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless skinless, sliced
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour used in two parts for thickening the sauce
- 1 large egg to help bind and add richness
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoon bacon grease
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni pasta according to package instructions. Drain it and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, cook your cubed bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove it and let it drain on paper towels.
- In the bacon drippings, add sliced chicken. Cook until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Sprinkle 3 tablespoon flour over the skillet drippings to form a roux. Stir constantly.
- Slowly add milk while stirring constantly. Stir in sour cream, vinegar, and the remaining flour.
- Add the cooked macaroni, chicken, and crispy bacon. Mix until combined.
- Transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle salt on top and bake in a preheated 350°F oven.
- Bake for 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
Serve with additional grated cheese if desired. Ensure the dish is bubbly and golden before removing from the oven.