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Italian Dressing Chicken with Mac & Cheese
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Italian Dressing Chicken with Mac & Cheese

1 h 30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken pieces (patted dry)Meat1 kg
  • olive oil (as binder)Pantry30 ml
  • seasoning blend (to taste)Spices15 g
  • Italian dressing (for coating)Pantry180 ml
  • butterDairy30 g
  • flourPantry12 g
  • heavy creamDairy360 ml
  • whole milkDairy120 ml
  • seasonings (to taste)Spices10 g
  • shredded cheese (plus more for topping)Dairy250 g
  • noodles (cooked)Grains200 g

per serving

Nutrition

908kcal

Carbs
48 g
Proteins
61 g
Fat
53 g
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Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Pat the chicken dry, then place it in a bowl.
    • Coat with olive oil as a binder and season really well.
    Step 1
  2. Bake the chicken

    • Place the chicken on an oven-safe dish.
    • Bake at 350°F.
    Step 2
  3. Coat with Italian dressing

    • Coat each piece of chicken with Italian dressing.
    • Return to the oven at 350°F until nice and caramelized.
    Step 3
  4. Make the roux

    • Melt the butter in a pan.
    • Add the flour and mix until smooth to create a roux.
    Step 4
  5. 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.
    Step 5
  6. Combine with the noodles

    • Add the noodles and mix everything together.
    • Transfer to an oven-safe dish and top with more cheese.
    Step 6
  7. Bake the mac & cheese

    • Bake at 350°F until the top is golden and bubbly.
    Step 7