Cajun Fried Chicken Mac and Cheese
A delicious combination of creamy mac and cheese with crispy Cajun fried chicken for the ultimate comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- Salt, for the pasta water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk, warmed
- Crispy seasoned chicken, shredded or chopped
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni: Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make the cheese sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add milk: Gradually whisk in the warmed milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Combine everything: Once the sauce is thick, combine it with the cooked macaroni and stir to coat all the pasta.
- Serve it up: Top with crispy seasoned chicken pieces and a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning if desired.
Notes
Stir often while cooking and taste the sauce to adjust seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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