Butter Chicken Mac ‘n’ Cheese
This fusion dish brings together two comfort food favorites - creamy mac 'n' cheese and spicy butter chicken - for a bold and delicious meal that will have your taste buds singing.
Ingredients
Scaled from 4 servings
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 ¼ cups chicken, chopped
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon plain flour
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- ¼ cup butter chicken sauce
- 2 ¼ cups mozzarella cheese
- 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese
- 1 cup elbow pasta, cooked
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grafted
- fresh coriander, to garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
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Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat until melted.
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Add the chicken, salt, and pepper. Fry for about 5-8 minutes or until cooked through. Take out and set aside.
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Add the onion and fry for 2 minutes.
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Stir in the flour.
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Gradually whisk in the milk.
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Whisk in the butter chicken sauce.
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Whisk in the mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
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Once the cheese has melted into the mixture, stir in the chicken and elbow pasta.
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Sprinkle on some more cheese on top.
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Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, until the cheese is brown and bubbling on top.
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Garnish with coriander.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 1327 |
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| Fat | 88 |
| Carbohydrates | 45 |
| Fiber | 0 |
| Sugar | 8 |
| Protein | 79 |