Ingredients

• 1/2 pound applewood smoked bacon
• 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1-2 Tbsp. hot sauce
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 4 cups steamed white rice
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese