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Mac & Cheese Chicken Parm
This Mac & Cheese Chicken Parm is the ultimate grown-up comfort food, combining the nostalgic flavor of boxed mac and cheese with the crispy richness of chicken parm. Crispy breaded chicken breasts are topped with a decadent homemade cheese sauce, broiled with mozzarella, and served over creamy mac & cheese. With a sauce made from garlic, heavy cream, cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan, this dish is as gooey as it is satisfying. Perfect for indulgent nights, family dinners, or when you're craving something wildly delicious.
Mac & Cheese Chicken Parm
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For the Chicken
For the Sauce
Instructions
- Step 1
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- Step 2
Set up breading station: flour seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; scrambled eggs; and breadcrumbs.
- Step 3
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Step 4
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until crispy and golden brown on both sides. Set aside.
- Step 5
In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Step 6
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley.
- Step 7
Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Mix in cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Optional: add Velveeta for extra creaminess.
- Step 8
Spoon some cheese sauce over each fried chicken breast and top with more mozzarella. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Step 9
Stir cooked pasta into the remaining cheese sauce with a splash of reserved pasta water and additional Parmesan.
- Step 10
Plate pasta and top with broiled cheesy chicken. Serve hot.
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