GOURMET MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH CHICKEN

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This is adapted from a recipe I found in a "Cook's Country" magazine, which among other things different, used 4 cups colby cheese to my 2 (I got tired of shredding). However, I found the 4 cups total cheese to suit me just fine. Also, I think I used less butter, but I don't remember exactly how much so I'll stay true to the recipe on that one.

Provided by Sonatina

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 slices white bread, torn into pieces
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced (fresh garlic goes a long way in this)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 lb elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 cups shredded colby cheese (I use Tillamook brand, best tasting cheese, in my opinion, that one can find at the standard superma)
2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (again, Tillamook)
1 (16 ounce) can chicken, reserve the broth

Steps:

  • Pulse bread, Parmesan, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of butter in a food processor until coarsely ground. (Alternatively, using your hands to do such also works.).
  • Cook pasta as directed, drain it, and pour into a baking dish of choice.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, and make sure there is an oven rack in the middle position.
  • Heat remaining butter, flour, mustard, and cayenne over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Slowly whisk in broth, drained chicken broth, and cream and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium and simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Take the pot off the heat, and whisk in the cheese, chicken, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Mix the sauce in with the pasta, cover with aluminum foil, and bake in the middle oven rack for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the foil, top with breadcrumbs, and bake until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crisp, about 20 minutes.

Bidur Pokharel
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This macaroni and cheese is a must-try!


MD Ibrahim Khalil ullah
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves macaroni and cheese.


Solwan Turky
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This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family and friends.


YN
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I will definitely be making this again and again.


David McGrade
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This was one of the best macaroni and cheese recipes I've ever tried.


Mrs Noman
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Dinbandhu Khanal
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Sherazi king
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This was a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Alina Khadka Neupane
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The gourmet cheese blend was amazing!


Crystal Lowden
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I loved the addition of chicken!


Rizwan Khurshid
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This macaroni and cheese was delicious!


4ArMs GuNa
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I will definitely be making this again!


besatu adegawe
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This was the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had!


Hussain Broshee
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I loved this macaroni and cheese! It was so creamy and cheesy and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Daiana Vornicu
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This was a great recipe! The macaroni and cheese was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rahmtaullah Rasel
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


JEki Nishan
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This was the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The chicken was so tender and juicy and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lameck Nkosana
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I made this macaroni and cheese for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to use up some leftover chicken and it was really cheesy and flavorful.


laura isaacs
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This macaroni and cheese was delicious! I loved the addition of chicken and the gourmet cheese blend. It was really easy to make and I will definitely be making it again.


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