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Creamy Baked Chicken Mac & Cheese
1 hServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
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1 h
1 hCreamy Baked Chicken Mac & Cheese
what you need
Ingredients
macaroniGrains500 g
chicken breast (cubed)Meat500 g
butterDairy60 g
flourPantry40 g
milkDairy600 ml
cheddar cheese (grated)Dairy300 g
mozzarella (grated)Dairy150 g
cream cheese (softened)Dairy100 g
garlic powderSpices5 g
paprikaSpices3 g
saltSpices5 g
black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
olive oilPantry15 ml
per serving
Nutrition
588kcal
- Carbs
- 67 g
- Proteins
- 32 g
- Fat
- 22 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Stockpot
Frying pan
Saucepan
Whisk
Colander
Baking dish
Mixing bowl
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Cook the macaroni
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the macaroni until al dente, then drain.
- Step 2
Cook the chicken
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
- Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Step 3
Make the cheese sauce
- Melt the butter in a saucepan.
- Whisk in the flour and cook briefly to form a roux.
- Pour in the milk gradually, whisking until smooth and thickened.
- Stir in the cream cheese, cheddar and mozzarella until melted.
- Step 4
Combine everything
- Add the drained macaroni and the chicken to the cheese sauce.
- Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Step 5
Bake and broil
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with extra cheese.
- Bake until bubbling and golden.
- Broil the top until crispy.
- Step 6
Rest and serve
- Let the mac and cheese rest for a few minutes before serving.