Chicken Mac and Cheese with bacon is an easy casserole that’s filled with the comforting flavors of home. This scrumptious, creamy, and protein-rich dish is sure to satisfy the kids – and the adults will want seconds too!
Succulent rotisserie chicken tastes amazing in this dish, and any leftovers are perfect used to make chicken tortellini soup. Or, make extra baked parmesan chicken and use the leftovers for chicken mac and cheese! It’s also a great way to use up leftover turkey. Nobody will be saying “What? Turkey again?” if you use it in this recipe!
Chicken Mac ‘n Cheese with Bacon
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How to Make Creamy Mac and Cheese
The simplicity of this recipe is one of the best things about it. That, and how delicious it tastes with so little effort!
- Cook the macaroni.
- Mix together all the sauce ingredients with chicken and bacon.
- Drain macaroni and add to the sauce mixture. (Do this right in the casserole dish you’ll be using)
- Add the toppings according to the recipe below. Bake until piping hot and cheesy!
Optional Additions
- Mac and cheese tastes incredible with stewed tomatoes!
- Or for some extra kick heat up some rotel tomatoes and have them on the side!
- Jalapenos are always a hit with the spice-loving crowd!
- Mix in some french-fried onions, or have them as an extra topping. Yummy!
- Broccoli florets would taste terrific mixed in!
What Goes With Mac And Cheese?
A green salad is always a welcome side dish with comfort food. Especially with this delicious dressing!
- Green beans make a nice compliment!
- Or how about some roasted asparagus?
- Burgers on the side, along with some Greek salad would be a great addition!
Leftovers
For reheating: Happiness is leftovers when it comes to this recipe! The flavors have time to blend and it tastes awesome the next day! Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and use an airtight container, tightly sealed. Reheat either in the microwave or in the oven with a little milk or cream mixed in to keep it from drying out too much!
For freezing: Store in a freezer bag or a sealed freezer-safe container for 3 to 4 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight, before reheating.
Macaroni and cheese just got a makeover, folks! Enjoy.
Other Delicious Chicken And Pasta Recipes!
Ranch Macaroni Salad with Bacon and Chicken – easy to make!
BBQ Chicken Macaroni Salad – a delicious twist on macaroni salad.
Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Shells – super cheesy!
CrockPot Chicken Noodle Soup – a classic recipe, but in a CrockPot!
Chicken Tortellini – easy weeknight meal.
Chicken Mac ‘n Cheese with Bacon
Ingredients
- 12 ounces macaroni noodles cooked and drained
- 14.5 ounces Alfredo sauce
- 1 can mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 2 cups chicken cooked and chopped
- ½ cup bacon cooked, divided
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
- Combine Alfredo sauce, mushroom soup, milk, 1 1/2 cups of cheese, chicken, and 1/4 cup of bacon in a casserole dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and bacon.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition
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Jessica says
Do you cook the bacon before baking it?
CentsLess Meals C says
Great question Jessica! I’ve updated the recipe to indicate that yes, the bacon is cooked. Thank you for asking!
Alidah says
Can I substitute something else for cream of mushroom?
Centsless Meals SN says
Hi Alidah, you can substitute any “cream of” soup that you prefer 🙂
Pam says
Tried this recipe tonight for supper and absolutely loved it ..tasted even better the next day ..will add few vegs for color next time ..great receipe thank you ..5 stars in my book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Centsless Meals SN says
So happy you enjoyed it Pam!
Liliane says
The recipe calls for mushroom soup. Is that cream of mushroom soup?
Centsless Meals SN says
Yes it is Liliane!
Natalie says
YUM! I love mac and cheese! Looks so delicious and comforting!
Centsless Meals SN says
Mac and cheese is my ultimate comfort food! Hope you love it Natalie!
Diana says
Such a great variation of the classic mac and cheese. I’m going to try this
Centsless Meals SN says
Totally a must try! Let us know what you think Diana.
Valentina says
Cheese, bacon and pasta — what more could you want in a comfort food dish? Sounds amazing!
Centsless Meals SN says
I know right! It’s the perfect combination of delicious! Enjoy Valentina.
Erin says
Nothing much better than a great macaroni and cheese recipe for dinner! This recipe with chicken and bacon takes it to another level.
Centsless Meals SN says
It is sooo tasty Erin! So happy you think so too.
Megan Ellam says
OMG! That totally looks like it should be illegal. Not only does it look amazing but I love how easy this recipe is. Thanks so much for a delicious recipe.
Centsless Meals SN says
So happy this tasty recipe isn’t illegal! Glad you enjoy it, thanks Megan!