Description
Chicken and mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken with creamy, cheesy pasta for a dish that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. This recipe balances rich flavors and gooey textures, ensuring every bite warms your heart and satisfies your cravings. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a delightful meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually add milk while whisking until thickened (about 5 minutes). Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Chop baked chicken into bite-sized pieces and combine it with the macaroni and cheese sauce in a mixing bowl.
- Transfer the mixture into the baking dish; top with extra cheddar if desired. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg