Slow Cooker White Cheddar Bacon Mac & Cheese

Step 1

Add chicken, broth, vinegar and seasonings to slow cooker

Step 2

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 until chicken is fully cooked through

Step 3

Shred chicken and then add pasta noodles to slow cooker and stir

Step 4

Cover and return to high heat for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta noodles are cooked and tender (add additional liquid 1/2 cup at a time if needed)

Step 5

Cook bacon in microwave until crispy and let cool on paper towels, crumble and add to pasta

Step 6

Melt butter in saucepan over medium high heat

Step 7

Whisk in flour and stir until smooth for about 2 minutes

Step 8

Very slowly pour in milk while continuing to whisk to ensure sauce stays smooth, let simmer and thicken for about 3-4 minutes

Step 9

Reduce heat and stir in cheese until melted and smooth

Step 10

Remove from heat and pour into pasta and stir to combine

Step 11

Add breadcrumbs to top of mac and cheese and drizzle with butter

Step 12

Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden brown on top