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Chicken Mac and Cheese

Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 510

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Cook pasta in salted boiling water 2 minutes less than package directions, drain, and rinse with cold water.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in cold milk and broth, bring to a simmer, and cook 4 to 5 minutes until thickened. Off heat, stir in cheddar, Parmesan, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Fold the pasta and shredded chicken into the sauce, then transfer to the prepared dish.
  4. Toss panko with olive oil, scatter over the top, and bake 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling and golden.
  5. Let the casserole rest 5 minutes, then scoop and serve hot.

Notes

If you want an especially crunchy top, switch the oven to broil for the final 1 to 2 minutes. Watch it closely so the breadcrumbs do not burn.