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Skillet Chicken Mac And Cheese

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Skillet Chicken Mac And Cheese
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This skillet mac and cheese is a hearty and comforting choice for dinner with grilled chicken pieces tossed in pasta and a creamy sauce. Recipe courtesy of Perdue.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
6
Skillet Chicken Mac and Cheese
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 package perdue grilled chicken breast or homemade grilled chicken
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoon flour
  • 2 cup whole milk
  • 3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, divided
  • 4 cup cooked elbow macaroni (about 1/3 of a 16-ounce box)
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Directions
  1. Heat a medium cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add butter and melt until it begins to bubble or foam.
  3. Whisk in flour and cook for 30 to 45 seconds.
  4. Then, whisk in milk and bring to a boil.
  5. Once milk begins to boil, remove from heat.
  6. Add in mozzarella and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, a handful at a time, until melted.
  7. Stir in the cooked macaroni and grilled chicken until well combined.
  8. Top the macaroni mixture with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  9. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top of the cheese.
  10. Turn broiler on low and place skillet under broiler.
  11. Broil until the cheese and breadcrumbs are browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  12. Cool slightly before serving.
 
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