Chicken and Bacon Mac and Cheese

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the onion. Cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes, until the onion starts to soften.

Step 2

Add the chicken, then cook for 5 – 6 minutes until the chicken is sealed.

Step 3

Add the salt, pepper, garlic and tomato puree. Stir everything together so that the tomato paste coats the chicken.

Step 4

Add in the tinned tomatoes, sugar and stock. Stir and bring to the boil, then add in the macaroni.

Step 5

Stir together, bring back to a gentle simmer and place a lid on. Simmer for 13-15 minutes, checking and stirring a couple of times during cooking, until the macaroni is cooked.

Step 6

Once the macaroni is cooked, stir in the cream and sprinkle on half of each of the cheeses, followed by all of the bacon.

Step 7

Stir together. Mix the remaining cheese with the panko and sprinkle on top.

Step 8

Place under the grill (broiler) for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.

Step 9

Sprinkle on the chopped parsley and serve!