Description
Creamy Chicken Mac and Cheese is a comforting dish made with tender chicken and creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the shredded chicken and cook until heated through.
- Pour in the milk and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cheddar and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or peas.
- For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Mac and Cheese, Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese, Comfort Food