Description
A comforting blend of crispy chicken and creamy mac & cheese, packed with protein for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Breast
- 8 oz Macaroni Pasta
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 Egg
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, for topping
- Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Paprika to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a pan over medium-high heat with olive oil and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Boil the Macaroni: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: In the same pot, add cream cheese and milk, stirring until smooth. Gradually add cheddar cheese until melted.
- Combine Everything: Stir in cooked macaroni and diced chicken into the cheese sauce, mixing well.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can add hot sauce for a spicy kick or incorporate steamed veggies for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, mac and cheese, comfort food, high protein, baked macaroni