Mac & Cheese just got a fiery upgrade! Packed with juicy chicken, protein and gooey Mexicana® Grated, this creamy, cheesy classic brings the heat with every bite. Golden, bubbling and seriously satisfying – who said comfort food had to play it safe?
Time: 35 mins
Serves: 3
Level: Easy
Mac & Cheese just got a fiery upgrade! Packed with juicy chicken, protein and gooey Mexicana® Grated, this creamy, cheesy classic brings the heat with every bite. Golden, bubbling and seriously satisfying – who said comfort food had to play it safe?
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan.
Step 2: Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to the packet instructions until al dente. Reserve a little pasta water before draining.
Step 3: Meanwhile, season the chicken and cook in a frying pan until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
Step 4: In a saucepan, whisk together the flour and milk over a medium heat until the sauce begins to thicken.
Step 5: Stir in the garlic granules, onion salt, paprika, dried parsley and black pepper. Add most of the Mexicana Grated, reserving a little for the topping, and stir until smooth.
Step 6: Add the cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce, mixing well to coat everything evenly.
Step 7: Transfer to an ovenproof dish, sprinkle over the remaining cheese and bake for 10 minutes. Finish under a hot grill for 3–5 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Step 8: Finish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with a crisp side salad.
Shopping List
350g chicken breast, diced
200g dried pasta
17g plain flour
350ml semi-skimmed milk
140g Mexicana Grated
Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Seasoning
Turn your spice levels up
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