Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
Chicken Macaroni and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food. This cheesy dish features tender chicken and pasta in a rich, velvety cheese sauce.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 717kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb chicken breasts cubed - boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped - small
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese - shredded
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
salt, to taste
fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the chicken and olive oil to a large skillet and cook over medium heat. Season with salt and black pepper, and continue cooking until browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Working in the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the butter and flour - cooking for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the chicken broth and milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, black pepper, paprika, and salt until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet, followed by the cooked macaroni - tossing to ensure everything is well combined and heated through.
- Serve with a sprinkle of chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 717kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 805mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 408mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 60g