Description
A rich and flavorful dish combining tender Cajun-spiced chicken with creamy mac & cheese, topped with crispy garlic butter breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning and cook until done. Shred into pieces.
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour. Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened.
- Add cheeses, heavy cream, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until smooth.
- Combine cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, and cheese sauce. Transfer to baking dish.
- Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and minced garlic. Sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for best texture.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
