Creamy Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Name: Creamy Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts, Cooked Or Leftover; 1/2 boxes Cavatappi Noodles (16 Ounce Box); 4 Tablespoons Butter; 1 teaspoon Ground Mustard; 1/2 teaspoons Paprika; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/4 cups Flour; 3 cups Milk; 2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese; 3/4 cups Grated Parmesan; 1/2 cups Crumbled Gorgonzola; ⅓ cups Crumbled Feta Cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts, Cooked Or Leftover
1/2 boxes Cavatappi Noodles (16 Ounce Box)
4 Tablespoons Butter
1 teaspoon Ground Mustard
1/2 teaspoons Paprika
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/4 cups Flour
3 cups Milk
2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese
3/4 cups Grated Parmesan
1/2 cups Crumbled Gorgonzola
⅓ cups Crumbled Feta Cheese

1
Cook chicken according to your favorite method or use leftover chicken.
2
Once cooked and cooled, shred the chicken.
3
Boil 1/2 of the box of noodles as directed on the package.
4
In a large sauce pan, melt butter (over medium heat).
5
Then add mustard, paprika, and garlic powder.
6
Add flour and whisk until mixture thickens.
7
Whisk in milk and cook, continuing to whisk until the sauce has thickened and coats the back of a spoon, at least 10 minutes.
8
Turn heat to low and stir in cheeses.
9
Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth.
10
Add the cooked chicken and pasta.
11
Cook until warmed and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts, Cooked Or Leftover, 1/2 boxes Cavatappi Noodles (16 Ounce Box), 4 Tablespoons Butter, 1 teaspoon Ground Mustard, and more.

Yes, Creamy Macaroni & Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Creamy Macaroni & Cheese

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