Description
Indulge in this creamy chicken and mac and cheese, a comforting dish that blends tender chicken with rich cheese sauce and al dente pasta—perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- Elbow macaroni
- Boneless chicken breasts
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Whole milk
- Butter
- Flour
- Salt & pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté diced chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- In a separate pot, melt butter for the cheese sauce. Whisk in flour to form a roux; cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth. Stir in shredded cheddar until fully melted.
- Combine drained pasta with sautéed chicken, then pour the cheese sauce over it. Mix until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish; top with extra cheddar if desired. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg