Crispy Chicken Mac and Cheese

Name: Crispy Chicken Mac and Cheese
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni; 4 cups macaroni; 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese; 2 cups milk; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 breaded chicken breasts, cooked and chopped (or air fry chicken tenders); Salt and pepper; For garnish, dried parsley; 3 teaspoons breadcrumbs

Chef Lucas @bouharbs_bites

Crispy chicken mac and cheese

Chef Lucas @bouharbs_bites

Crispy chicken mac and cheese

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Ingredients

1 hour

6 servings

1 lbelbow macaroni
4 cupsmacaroni
4 cupsshredded cheddar cheese
2 cupsmilk
1/4 cupbutter
1/4 cupall-purpose flour
2breaded chicken breasts, cooked and chopped (or air fry chicken tenders)
Salt and pepper
For garnish, dried parsley
3 teaspoonsbreadcrumbs

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Steps

1 hour

1

Cook the macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3

Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the sauce thickens.
4

Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
5

Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and pour into a baking dish.
6

Preheat your oven to Low or High Broil
7

Top with the chopped crispy chicken pieces, breadcrumbs, and more cheese.
8

Broil for around 5 minutes or until golden.
9

Add parsley on top, and enjoy!