Crispy Chicken Mac & Cheese

Name: Crispy Chicken Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 bowls
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 lb pasta; 1 chicken breast; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp paprika; 2 eggs; 1.5 cups breadcrumbs; Vegetable oil; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 cloves garlic; 1.5 cups heavy cream; Salt; Black pepper; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp paprika; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 4 cubes Velveeta cheese; 0.5 cup reserved pasta water; Fresh parsley

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This Crispy Chicken Mac & Cheese is a wildly satisfying dish that brings the best of comfort food together. Golden, breaded chicken bites sit atop a velvety cheese sauce made from cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and a touch of velveeta for that extra creaminess. Tossed with perfectly cooked pasta and finished with a hit of parsley and more cheese, this is the kind of meal that earns repeat requests.

Crispy Chicken Mac & Cheese

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Step 1
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
Step 2
Dredge chicken pieces in seasoned flour (with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika), dip in beaten eggs, then coat in breadcrumbs.
Step 3
Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan and fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
Step 4
In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Step 5
Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Step 6
Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Velveeta. Whisk until cheese is fully melted and sauce is creamy.
Step 7
Add cooked pasta, a splash of reserved pasta water, and mix until fully coated.
Step 8
Fold in some crispy chicken. Plate and top with additional chicken, Parmesan, and parsley. Serve hot.

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