Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked macaroni
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly add milk and heavy cream, whisk until smooth. Cook until thickened.
- Stir in shredded cheese and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix cheese sauce with cooked pasta and shredded chicken. Pour into a baking dish.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Use cooked leftover chicken for quick assembly.
- You can substitute with other cheeses like mozzarella or Monterey Jack.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 110mg