Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet Dinner with Bacon
Who doesn't love bacon? This is a wonderful and thick rice dish that is rich and hearty. The combination of cheese and bacon is delightful. You will love it!
Nutritionper 100 g›
183
Calories
8.4g
Protein
8.9g
Carbs
12.6g
Fat
Ingredients
| 0.5 pound | 225 g | Applewood smoked bacon |
| 0.25 cup | 60 ml | all-purpose flour |
| 4 tablespoons | 60 ml | unsalted butter |
| 0.5 teaspoon | 2.5 ml | kosher salt |
| 1.5 cups | 360 ml | chicken broth |
| 0.25 teaspoon | 1.3 ml | freshly ground black pepper |
| 1.5 cups | 360 ml | shredded cheddar cheese |
| 2 cups | 480 ml | cooked shredded chicken |
| 1-2 tablespoons | hot sauce | |
| 4 cups | 960 ml | steamed white rice |
| 1 cup | 240 ml | shredded cheddar cheese |
Instructions
- Cook the bacon, drain and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
- Place the butter into a medium sized pan over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the pepper and flour until bubbly and smooth.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth. Increase the heat to high, whisking the broth until it has thickened.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 1/2 cups of cheese. Stir in the hot sauce. Reduce heat to a simmer and set aside.
- Place the reserved 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings back into a cast iron pan. Stir in the cooked rice. Add the cheese sauce and chicken, mixing to combine.
- Top with the other one cup of cheddar cheese and the crumbled bacon. Place under the oven's broiler for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately.