Description
A creamy, spicy fusion dish combining perfectly cooked chicken with rich, cheesy macaroni and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 cups cheese blend (50% medium cheddar, 25% mozzarella, 25% Gruyère)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups milk
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Seasonings for chicken marinade
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with desired seasonings
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions
- Make cheese sauce by creating a roux with butter and flour
- Add milk gradually to create bechamel sauce
- Stir in cheese blend until melted and smooth
- Cook chicken until done
- Combine mac and cheese with prepared chicken
- Season with red pepper flakes to taste
Notes
- Can be made up to 24 hours ahead
- Reheat with a splash of milk over low heat
- For dairy-free version, use plant-based alternatives
- Adjust spice level by modifying red pepper flakes
- Chicken breasts can substitute for thighs (cook 2 minutes less)
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: spicy chicken mac and cheese, creamy pasta, comfort food, chicken pasta
