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One-Pot Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe

Comfort food at its finest with this recipe for extra cheesy macaroni noodles tossed with seasoned and seared chicken breast, plenty of spices, and extra chili peppers for our own personal tastes. Serves a crowd! Great party and game day food.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 632kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces pasta ā€“ I used cavatappi noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4-5 serranos chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 pound chicken breast chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 tablespoons butter divided
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1-1/2 cup milk
  • 6 ounces cream cheese
  • 10 ounces shredded Gouda cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Ā¾ cup panko

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook noodles until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the same pot to medium heat and add olive oil. Add peppers and onions and cook about 5 minutes to soften.
  • Season chicken with chili powder, salt and pepper. Add to pot and cook about 6-7 minutes to cook through.
  • Add 3 tablespoons butter and allow to melt. Add flour and stir. Cook a couple minutes until the flour browns.
  • Add milk and swirl to incorporate.
  • Add cream cheese and Gouda. Stir until the cheeses melt through.
  • Add pasta back to the pot and mix well. Remove from heat.
  • Melt remaining butter in a small cup and add garlic powder and panko. Mix well, then top the mac nā€™ cheese.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees and bake 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  • Remove from heat and serve.

Notes

Serves 6-8

Nutrition

Calories: 632kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1115IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 1.7mg