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Chicken Parm Mac & Cheese

1 h 15 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @sensationalsandwiches1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (butterflied and flattened)Meat600 g
  • flour (for dredging)Pantry60 g
  • eggs (beaten)Dairy2 pieces
  • breadcrumbsBakery120 g
  • parmesan (finely grated)Dairy60 g
  • olive oil (for frying)Pantry60 ml
  • macaroniGrains400 g
  • butterDairy50 g
  • flour (for the roux)Pantry50 g
  • milkDairy600 ml
  • cheddar (grated)Dairy200 g
  • mozzarella (grated)Dairy150 g
  • truffle pestoPantry60 g
  • tomato passataPantry300 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

916kcal

Carbs
85 g
Proteins
51 g
Fat
41 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Stockpot
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Whisk
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Bread the chicken

    • Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
    • Coat each piece in flour, then beaten egg, then breadcrumbs mixed with grated parmesan.
    Step 1

  2. Fry the chicken

    • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the breaded chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4 min per side.
    • Drain on paper towel and slice into strips.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the pasta

    • Boil the macaroni in salted water until just shy of al dente.
    • Drain, reserving a little pasta water.
    Step 3

  4. Make the cheese sauce

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 min.
    • Pour in the milk gradually, whisking until thick and smooth.
    • Off the heat, stir in the cheddar, mozzarella and truffle pesto until melted.
    Step 4

  5. Warm the tomato sauce

    • Gently fry the garlic in a little oil, add the tomato passata and simmer until slightly reduced.
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    Step 5

  6. Assemble

    • Fold the macaroni into the cheese sauce and transfer to a baking dish.
    • Top with the sliced chicken and spoon over the tomato sauce.
    • Finish with extra parmesan and mozzarella.
    Step 6

  7. Bake and serve

    • Bake at 200 °C until bubbling and golden on top.
    • Rest briefly before serving.
    Step 7
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