Chicken Mac and Cheese: The Indulgent Comfort Food You’ll Love
Chicken Mac and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy dish that combines tender chicken with macaroni pasta to create a comfort food classic that everyone loves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Kid-Friendly
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in 3 cups of cheese until melted.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and chicken.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using a mix of cheeses.
- Add cooked vegetables to the dish for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Mac and Cheese, comfort food, creamy pasta