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Mac & Cheese Chicken Parm
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
2
Set up breading station: flour seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; scrambled eggs; and breadcrumbs.
3
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
4
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until crispy and golden brown on both sides. Set aside.
5
In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
6
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley.
7
Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Mix in cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Optional: add Velveeta for extra creaminess.
8
Spoon some cheese sauce over each fried chicken breast and top with more mozzarella. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
9
Stir cooked pasta into the remaining cheese sauce with a splash of reserved pasta water and additional Parmesan.
10
Plate pasta and top with broiled cheesy chicken. Serve hot.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pound Chicken Evenly 🔨Pound chicken breasts to uniform ¼-inch thickness ensures even cooking and prevents dry edges while keeping the center tender and juicy.
- Reserve Pasta Water for Sauce 💧Save 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining—use it to loosen the cheese sauce to silky consistency and help it cling to the pasta naturally.
- Create a Cheese Emulsion 🧀Add cheese off-heat and whisk constantly to prevent clumping; the residual heat will melt it smoothly into the cream sauce without breaking.
- Double-Dredge Breading Technique 🍗Dip breaded chicken in beaten egg again before the final breadcrumb coat for ultra-crispy, golden exteriors that stay crunchy even under melted cheese.
- Broil Just Before Serving ⚡Broil the mozzarella-topped chicken for 2-3 minutes right before plating to achieve bubbly, browned cheese without overcooking the chicken underneath.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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