Description
A creamy and flavorful mac and cheese dish with tender garlic chicken, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, cook diced chicken with minced garlic until no longer pink. Set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and stir in flour to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Add shredded cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Mix in cooked macaroni and chicken.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a creamier sauce.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for extra spice.
- Top with breadcrumbs for crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: garlic chicken mac and cheese, creamy pasta, comfort food