Chicken Mac And Cheese
Chicken Mac and Cheese is laden with three delicious cheeses, sauteed chicken, and tastes absolutely divine. It’s Southern cooking at its best with this traditional mac and cheese made even more delicious with the addition of skillet-sautéed chicken.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni or your choice of pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Start by cooking the pasta as per the package instructions. Once done, drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they're no longer pink and fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- Using the same skillet, cook the chopped onions until they're soft and translucent, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the flour over the cooked onions and garlic, stirring to combine. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and dried mustard, and cook until the mixture starts to thicken. Stir in the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses until they melt and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked chicken and pasta to the cheese sauce, stirring to ensure everything is well coated. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the Chicken Mac and Cheese hot, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese for an extra touch of flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 532kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 31gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 618mgFiber: 2g
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