Chicken Broccoli Mac and Cheese with Bacon

Easy, delicious and ready in 25 minutes. Thank you My Recipes

6 ounces uncooked large or regular elbow macaroni

3 cups pre chopped broccoli florets    

3 bacon slices, coarsely chopped   

12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces   

1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided    

1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric   

1 1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk

1 cup unsalted chicken stock
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 1/4 cups)

• Preheat broiler to high.
• Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
• Add broccoli to pan during last 2 minutes of cooking.
• Drain.
• While pasta cooks, place bacon in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat
• Cook 4 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.
• Remove bacon from pan with a slotted spoon
• Reserve 1 1/2 teaspoons drippings in pan.
• Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Add chicken to drippings in pan; cook 4 minutes.
• Sprinkle with garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle with turmeric; cook 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
• Combine remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, milk, stock, and flour, stirring with a whisk.
• Add milk mixture to pan; bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
• Cook 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Add pasta mixture and 2 ounces cheese; toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with remaining 3 ounces cheese and bacon.
• Broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts and just begins to brown.