Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Toss Chicken Thighs with Olive Oil, Smoked Paprika, and Garlic Powder. Grill or pan-fry until cooked through. Cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt Butter from Cheese Sauce group over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 2-3 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk and Heavy Cream from Cheese Sauce group until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low and stir in Salt, Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper from Cheese Sauce group. Add Sharp Cheddar, Gruyere, and Parmesan 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, Melted Butter, and Parmesan Cheese from Topping group. Sprinkle over the mac and cheese.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Ingredients
6
1 pound454 gCavatappi Pasta
1/2 cup113 gButter
1/3 cup40 gAll-Purpose Flour
3 cups710 mLMilk
1 cup237 mLHeavy Cream
1 tsp5 mLSalt
1/2 tsp2.5 mLBlack Pepper
1/4 tsp1.25 mLCayenne Pepper
3 cups300 gSharp Cheddar Cheese
1 cup100 gGruyere Cheese
1/2 cup50 gParmesan Cheese
1 pound454 gBoneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
1 tbsp15 mLOlive Oil
1 tsp5 mLSmoked Paprika
1/2 tsp2.5 mLGarlic Powder
1/2 cup50 gPanko Bread Crumbs
2 tbsp30 mLMelted Butter
1/4 cup25 gGrated Parmesan Cheese
Equipment
Large saucepan
9x13 inch baking dish
Grill or Skillet
Whisk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Toss Chicken Thighs with Olive Oil, Smoked Paprika, and Garlic Powder. Grill or pan-fry until cooked through. Cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt Butter from Cheese Sauce group over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 2-3 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk and Heavy Cream from Cheese Sauce group until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low and stir in Salt, Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper from Cheese Sauce group. Add Sharp Cheddar, Gruyere, and Parmesan 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, Melted Butter, and Parmesan Cheese from Topping group. Sprinkle over the mac and cheese.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
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