Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Season Chicken with Paprika and Garlic Powder. Cut into bite-sized pieces and cook in a skillet until cooked through. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt Butter from Cheese Sauce group over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk from Cheese Sauce group until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low and stir in Salt and Pepper from Cheese Sauce group. Add Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese from Cheese Sauce group, stirring until melted and smooth.
Combine cooked Pasta and Chicken with Cheese Sauce. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine Panko Bread Crumbs and Melted Butter from Topping group. Sprinkle over the mac and cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Ingredients
6
1 pound454 gElbow Macaroni
1/2 cup113 gButter
1/2 cup60 gAll-Purpose Flour
4 cups946 mLMilk
1 tsp5 mLSalt
1/2 tsp2.5 mLBlack Pepper
4 cups400 gShredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup100 gShredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1 pound454 gBoneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 tsp5 mLPaprika
1/2 tsp2.5 mLGarlic Powder
1/2 cup50 gPanko Bread Crumbs
2 tbsp30 mLMelted Butter
Equipment
Large saucepan
9x13 inch baking dish
Skillet
Whisk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Season Chicken with Paprika and Garlic Powder. Cut into bite-sized pieces and cook in a skillet until cooked through. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt Butter from Cheese Sauce group over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk from Cheese Sauce group until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low and stir in Salt and Pepper from Cheese Sauce group. Add Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese from Cheese Sauce group, stirring until melted and smooth.
Combine cooked Pasta and Chicken with Cheese Sauce. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine Panko Bread Crumbs and Melted Butter from Topping group. Sprinkle over the mac and cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
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