Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and flavorful Parmesan Garlic Chicken Mac and Cheese. Perfectly cooked pasta smothered in a rich cheese sauce, tender chicken, and aromatic garlic, all topped off with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Ingredients
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Mac and Cheese:
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Boil the macaroni until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan, sauté garlic in butter, add flour, milk, and cream. Stir until thickened.
- Melt Cheeses: Add mozzarella and Parmesan, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in chicken and macaroni, heat through.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for added convenience.
- For a crispy top, transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with extra cheese, and broil briefly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
