Creamy Chicken Mac and Cheese 🍗🧀

Creamy Chicken Mac and Cheese

This Creamy Chicken Mac and Cheese is a hearty, satisfying dish that brings together juicy chicken, tender pasta, and a rich, velvety cheese sauce. It’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner but comforting enough to feel like a warm hug on a plate. One bite, and it might just become a new family favorite!

📝 Ingredients

• 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cubed or sliced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for cooking chicken)
• 8 oz elbow macaroni (or any short pasta)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
• 1 cup heavy cream (or more milk for lighter version)
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (optional for extra melt)
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika or mustard powder (optional, for flavor)
• Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
  

  👩‍🍳 Instructions