Honey Pepper Chicken Mac with Crispy Chicken, Smoky Bacon and Basil - Cook with Carla

Honey Pepper Chicken Mac with Crispy Chicken, Smoky Bacon and Basil - Cook with Carla

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Loads of creamy noodles packed with sweet and spicy chicken, smoky bacon crunch, and a hit of fresh basil. It’s all about that cozy balance of sweet, savory, and a little heat.

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Ingredients

  • Fresh basil leaves, for topping
  • Black pepper, just a bit
  • Salt as you like
  • 5 bacon slices, cooked then crumbled up
  • 710 g breaded chicken strips
  • 450 g spiral pasta, uncooked
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 15 ml vinegar
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 60 ml pineapple juice
  • 45 ml reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 55 g light brown sugar
  • 180 ml honey
  • Chopped fresh basil, as much as you want
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 85 g colby jack cheese, just shredded
  • 110 g mozzarella cheese, shredded fresh
  • 50 g parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 480 ml heavy cream
  • 115 g unsalted butter

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