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Chicken Alfredo Mac & Cheese
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Chicken Alfredo Mac & Cheese

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • macaroniGrains350 g
  • chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat400 g
  • butterDairy50 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • heavy creamDairy300 ml
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy80 g
  • mozzarella (shredded)Dairy150 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

698kcal

Carbs
69 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
33 g
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Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Whisk
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the macaroni until al dente, then drain, reserving a little pasta water.
    Step 1
  2. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden and cooked through.
    • Set the chicken aside.
    Step 2
  3. Make the Alfredo sauce

    • Melt the butter in the same pan and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
    • Pour in the heavy cream and simmer gently.
    • Whisk in the parmesan until smooth, then season with salt and pepper.
    Step 3
  4. Combine and melt the cheese

    • Add the drained macaroni and the chicken to the sauce and toss to coat, loosening with pasta water if needed.
    • Stir in the mozzarella until melted and creamy.
    Step 4
  5. Serve

    • Serve hot, topped with extra parmesan and black pepper.
    Step 5