Chicken Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Chicken Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni; 2 cups fresh broccoli florets; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 cups 2% milk; 1 cup chicken broth; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Servings: persons

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups 2% milk
1 cup chicken broth
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1
Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain.
2
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onion, salt and pepper; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from pan.
3
In same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour, paprika and cayenne until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese and mustard until cheese is melted.
4
Add macaroni mixture and chicken to sauce. Heat through, stirring to combine.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni, 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Chicken Mac & Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Mac & Cheese

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