Mac N Cheese With Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

8 oz elbow macaroni

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp flour

2 cup milk

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp cayenne pepper

8 oz sharp cheddar, shredded and divided

1 cup chicken breasts, cooked and cubed

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Prepare pasta according to directions but undercook the pasta by about 3 minutes. Drain and keep warm.

In a large dutch oven, melt the butter and mix in flour until it forms a smooth sauce. Cook for two minutes.

Slowly add in the milk and continue to whisk for about 5 minutes or until it gets thicker.

Turn off the heat and stir in the garlic powder and cayenne pepper, half of the cheese, chicken, and pasta.

Spoon the mixture into a 2 quart baking dish and top with the other half of the cheese.

Bake for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn the broiler on high and broil the top for 5 to 7 minutes until it becomes golden-brown.

Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy your Mac n’ Cheese with Chicken oozing in cheesy delicious goodness!