Skillet Chicken Bacon N Mac Casserole

I found a new recipe magazine called Skillet Casserole’s and holy my new favorite! This recipe is in the magazine however, I tweaked a bit for my liking. Hope y’all enjoy!

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Skillet Chicken Bacon N Mac Casserole

I found a new recipe magazine called Skillet Casserole's and holy my new favorite! This recipe is in the magazine however, I tweaked a bit for my liking. Hope y'all enjoy!

Ingredients

• 8 slices Thick-cut bacon I used maple bourbon
• 1.5 lbs Boneless chicken cut into 3/4 bite size pieces
• 1 pck Fiesta seasoning mix
• 1.5 tsp Minced garlic
• 2 cups Heavy whipping cream I used almond milk
• 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups Elbow macaroni cooker per package directions
• 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• Pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°
• In a 10” cast-iron skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towel.
  
• In a large bowl mix, cubed chicken and fiesta seasoning. Add to skillet, add pepper and cook until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes each side.
  
• In a large bowl mix, cubed chicken and fiesta seasoning. Add to skillet, add pepper and cook until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes each side.
  
• While chicken is cooking cut bacon into bits.
  
• Remove cooked chicken from skillet with a slotted spoon.
  
• Add minced garlic to skillet and cook for 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in cream bringing to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened. Add Parmesan cheese and stir till melted. Remove from heat.
  
• In separate bowl or pot (that you cooked mac in) mix chicken and noodles together stirring until well combined. Add ½ of diced bacon stirring again until combined.
  
• Add chicken, bacon and noodles to cream/cheese mixture in skillet.
  
• Top with Mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese and remaining bacon.
  
• Bake until bubbly and golden brown. I set my timer for 30 minutes but pulled out of oven at 20 minutes.