Green Chili, Chicken and Bacon Mac and Cheese

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb

dry small pasta, I used elbow

1 stick

unsalted butter

1/2 cup

all purpose flour

1 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

freshly cracked black pepper

2 cups

milk, I used skim

2 cups

finely shredded mild cheddar cheese

2 4 ounce cans

diced green chilies

2 cups

cooked, shredded chicken

2 cups

cooked, crumbled bacon pieces (about 1 pound cooked)

1/4 cup

mild salsa verde