£6.50–£10 at Tesco · around £2.06 a portion
⏱ 50 min serves 4

Chicken and Bacon Macaroni Bake

Creamy macaroni with chicken and smoky bacon, finished under the grill for a crisp top.

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  • macaroni400g
  • chicken breast fillets2
  • bacon medallions6
  • milk600ml
  • butter40g
  • plain flour40g
  • cheddar cheese150g
  • dijon mustard1 tsp

METHOD

  1. 1Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water for 2 minutes less than the packet says, then drain.
  2. 2Cut the chicken into small pieces and grill with the bacon until the chicken is cooked through with no pink.
  3. 3Chop the bacon and set aside with the chicken.
  4. 4Melt the butter in a pan, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  5. 5Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer until thick, then stir in the mustard and half the cheese.
  6. 6Mix the pasta, chicken, bacon and sauce, tip into a dish, top with remaining cheese and bake at 190°C for 20 minutes.
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