Spicy Chicken and Bacon Mac
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups uncooked cavatappi pasta or elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup crushed kettle-cooked potato chips or panko bread crumbs
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain. Preheat broiler.
In a 10-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat butter over medium heat.
Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes (do not burn).
Gradually whisk in cream, milk, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in cheese until melted. Add pasta, chicken, bacon and jalapeno; cook and stir until heated through.
Sprinkle chips over top.
Broil 3-4 inches from heat until chips are browned, about 30 seconds.
