CHIPOTLE CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE WITH BACON BREAD CRUMBS #RSC

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Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. It has a great ranch taste with a kick of spice and smokiness from the chipotle peppers. The bacon bread crumbs add a unique taste and crunch to the whole recipe that makes it wonderfully delicious. It will be an instant favorite for your whole family.

Provided by hmisafiris

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
4 chipotle peppers, minced with
2 tablespoons adobo seasoning, plus
2 tablespoons adobo seasoning, for sauce (add more peppers and adobo if desired for more heat)
3 ounces butter
1/2 onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 ounces all-purpose flour
8 ounces chicken stock
16 ounces half-and-half
8 ounces Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing
9 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (kerrygold dubbliner)
1 lb macaroni, cooked
kosher salt
3 slices thick cut bacon
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chives, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350.
  • Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the onions and sweat for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and sweat for 1 minute or until the onions are translucent. Using a wooden spoon stir in the flour until fully incorporated. Slowly add the chicken stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to almost low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While the mixture is simmering heat a sauté pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat until it is almost smoking. Add chicken, season with salt and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through. Add chipotle peppers with 2 tbsp adobo and toss to coat. Toss the chicken with the cooked macaroni and put in a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
  • To finish the cheese sauce bring half and half to a gentle simmer and slowly mix in to roux. Add the ranch, cheddar, and 2 tbsp adobo and mix to combine. Season with salt to taste. Add cheese sauce to the baking dish and mix to combine with macaroni and chicken. Sprinkle with bacon bread crumbs and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. (If desired after baking use the broiler to achieve a more brown and crisp top).
  • For bacon bread crumbs cook bacon till crispy, allow to cool, and then finely mince. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and toss to mix. Bacon bread crumbs can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Mihlali Jack Dlutu
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chipotle chicken was very flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. The bacon bread crumbs added a nice crunchy texture. Overall, it was a good dish, but I would


Shandra Jackson
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I've never made mac and cheese before, but this recipe made it so easy! The chipotle chicken was delicious and the bacon bread crumbs added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!


Sharon Paul
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The chipotle chicken was so flavorful and the mac and cheese was perfectly creamy. The bacon bread crumbs added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!


Alex Brace
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chipotle chicken was so tender and juicy, and the mac and cheese was perfectly creamy. The bacon bread crumbs added a nice crunchy texture. I will definitely be making this


Kapila Kumara
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This was a great recipe! The chipotle chicken was so flavorful and the mac and cheese was perfectly creamy. The bacon bread crumbs added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!


lyricsonly
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chipotle chicken was very flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. The bacon bread crumbs added a nice crunchy texture. Overall, it was a good dish, but I would


Sesait Zemicheal
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I've never made mac and cheese before, but this recipe made it so easy! The chipotle chicken was delicious and the bacon bread crumbs added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!


Bwiho Gastone
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The chipotle chicken was so flavorful and the mac and cheese was perfectly creamy. The bacon bread crumbs added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!


Nehal Ali
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chipotle chicken was so tender and juicy, and the mac and cheese was perfectly creamy. The bacon bread crumbs added a nice crunchy texture. I will definitely be making this ag


Inda Ff
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This was a great recipe! It was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. The chipotle chicken was flavorful and tender, the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon bread crumbs added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making thi


Roshan Sanjeewa
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chipotle chicken was very flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. The bacon bread crumbs added a nice crunchy texture. Overall, it was a good dish, but I would


Redwan Khan
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chipotle chicken is always a hit, and the mac and cheese is always creamy and cheesy. The bacon bread crumbs add a nice touch of crunch. This is a great recipe for a weeknight


Ali Hassan227
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This dish was amazing! The chipotle chicken was so tender and juicy, and the mac and cheese was perfectly creamy. The bacon bread crumbs added a nice crunchy texture. I will definitely be making this again!


isah mukhtar
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I made this for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Finley Hender
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Just cooked this dish and it was a hit! The combination of chipotle chicken, mac and cheese, and bacon bread crumbs was perfect. The chipotle gave it a nice smoky flavor, and the bacon bread crumbs added a crispy texture. Will definitely be making th