Chicken Mac and Cheese
A creamy, cheesy chicken mac and cheese recipe, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Cooked chicken breast
- 12 oz Elbow macaroni
- 3 cups Milk
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Butter
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook macaroni according to package directions.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until melted and smooth. Stir in cooked chicken and macaroni.
- Pour into a greased baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of paprika before baking.