Chicken And Vegetable Cheeseburger Mac Recipe

Ingredients

4

strips bacon, cut in 1/2-inch slices

1

package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1

medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)

1/2

cup chopped onion

2

cups milk

1

cup hot water

1

                        box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni

1

cup frozen sweet peas

1

cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Preparation

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; place on paper towel. Add chicken, bell pepper and onion to bacon drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is no longer pink.

Add milk, hot water and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box); stir to combine. Stir in uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper™ box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in frozen peas; cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce is thick. Remove from heat.

Top with cheese and bacon; cover and let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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