Chicken and cheese are made for each other in the ultimate comfort food easy chicken mac and cheese.
Top with crispy breadcrumbs for the perfect finish!
As Ive grown as a home cook, prioritizing flexibility in recipes is something Ive learned to truly cherish.
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Can I serve this meal in a variety of ways?
What to Serve on the Side!
This is a great option if you want to make the dish in advance.
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Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and keep the pasta from sticking together.
In a large pot over medium heat, add butter.
Once the butter is melted, add chopped onions and cook for a few minutes until they turn translucent.
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Then add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Stir the flour into the onion and garlic mixture and cook for a minute.
Slowly add the milk while stirring.
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The flour and onion mixture will thicken as you add the milk.
Once all the milk is added, stir in the grated cheese and mustard.
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the cheese has melted.
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Once the cheese is melted, stir in the chicken and cooked pasta.
Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Melt the butter in a small skillet over low heat.
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Stir in the breadcrumbs until well combined.
Continue to stir over low heat until the breadcrumbs are browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let cool.
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Breadcrumbs can also be toasted ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.
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