Smokey Mac & Cheese Pasta
Mac & cheese with chicken and veggies is an easy dinner for any night of the week. A little bacon makes this cheesy pasta recipe extra rich and savory. Cook Knorr® Pasta Sides™ Chicken Flavor in the same pan used for the bacon to get the best flavor!
Nutritional Information
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Nutritional Information
| Serving Size 1 serving | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories | 310 |
| Calories from Fat | 70 |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 75 mg |
| Sodium | 540 mg |
| Total Carbs | 27 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugars | 5 g |
| Protein | 31 g |
| Vitamin A | 25 % |
| Vitamin C | 15 % |
| Calcium | 10 % |
| Iron | 15 % |
- Recipe Serves4
- Preparation Time15 min
- Cooking Time15 min
Ingredients
- 2 slices thick cut bacon, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 package Knorr® Pasta Sides™ - Chicken flavor
- 2 cups bite-size chunks cooked chicken breast
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese or cheddar
Directions
- Cook bacon in medium saucepan over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 4 minutes. Stir red pepper and onion into saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from saucepan and set aside.
- Prepare Knorr® Pasta Sides™ - Chicken flavor in same saucepan according to package directions. Stir in chicken, cheese, peppers and onion during the last 2 minutes of cook time.
- Garnish, if desired, with chopped parsley.
