Season the chicken

• Pat the chicken dry, then place it in a bowl.
• Coat with olive oil as a binder and season really well.

Bake the chicken

• Place the chicken on an oven-safe dish.
• Bake at 350°F.

Coat with Italian dressing

• Coat each piece of chicken with Italian dressing.
• Return to the oven at 350°F until nice and caramelized.

Make the roux

• Melt the butter in a pan.
• Add the flour and mix until smooth to create a roux.

Build the cheese sauce

• Add the heavy cream and whole milk, mixing over low heat.
• Add your favorite seasonings.
• Add handfuls of cheese and keep mixing until melted and creamy.

Combine with the noodles

• Add the noodles and mix everything together.
• Transfer to an oven-safe dish and top with more cheese.

Bake the mac & cheese

• Bake at 350°F until the top is golden and bubbly.