Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

Chicken macaroni and cheese is a simple and delicious comfort food. This is another recipe that I enjoy making midweek as it can be thrown together in about half an hour. I enjoy it served up with fresh dinner rolls and a nice garden salad.

There are a few cooking tips to making the dish. Macaroni noodles work perfectly in this recipe, you could get away with other types of pasta such as penne or facili, however. I use a quick melt cheese that you can pick up in just about any grocery store. You could use a semi soft cheese if you have some on hand. If you want the dish a little thicker, you can add in a little bit more flour. The type of cheese added in at the end is optional. Personally, I like old sharp cheddar. It seems to add a bit of a nip to the chicken macaroni and cheese.

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• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1 1/2 cups of elbow macaroni
• 100 grams (4 thick slices) of quick melt cheese
• 1/4 cup of grated cheddar cheese (your favorite)
• 1 1/2 cups of whole milk
• 1 tbsp of all purpose flour
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• pepper to taste

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• Servings: 4
• Time: 30 minutes
• Level: Easy
• Cuisine: American

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1. Cook the macaroni noodles according to package instructions. It should be to the point where they are al dente. This usually takes about 10 or 11 minutes.
2. In the mean time, mix the flour and milk together in a bowl. Set it aside.
3. Add some cooking oil to a preheated pan. Place the onion, garlic, and chicken in. Season it with pepper. Stir and fry it, over medium high heat, for about 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. The outside should be just beginning to turn brown.
4. Add in the quick melt cheese and the milk and flour mixture. Bring it to a boil and stir until the sauce thickens and the cheese melts. This should take 4 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add in the macaroni. Toss until it is well combined. Add in the cheddar cheese, and mix it quickly until it’s well incorporated.
5. Garnish it with some cherry tomatoes and parsley. Serve and enjoy your chicken macaroni and cheese.

David Hood+