Description
Butter-Chicken Mac ‘n’ Cheese is the ultimate comfort food fusion that combines creamy cheese and tender chicken with aromatic Indian spices. This dish delivers a delightful experience in every bite, offering a rich, velvety sauce enveloping perfectly cooked macaroni. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe promises warm, cozy flavors that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle curry powder over the chicken; stir and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fold in the cooked macaroni until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Garnish with green onions or cilantro before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg