Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delicious Parmesan Garlic Chicken Mac and Cheese. Creamy and flavorful, this dish is guaranteed to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni (or pasta of choice)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter, add garlic, stir in flour to make a roux. Whisk in milk until slightly thickened. Add mozzarella and 1 cup Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in cooked pasta and chicken until coated. Top with remaining Parmesan.
- Finish and serve: Let cheese melt, or broil for a golden finish. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
