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Butter Chicken Mac ‘n’ Cheese

featured in 12 Comfort Foods To Suit Every Mood

This fusion dish brings together two comfort food favorites - creamy mac 'n' cheese and spicy butter chicken - for a bold and delicious meal that will have your taste buds singing.

Ellie Holland
Tasty Team
May 14, 2023
91% would make again
Butter Chicken Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 ¼ cups chicken (300 g), chopped
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Sauce

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon plain flour
  • 1 ¼ cups milk (300 mL)
  • ¼ cup butter chicken sauce (50 g)
  • 2 ¼ cups mozzarella cheese (250 g)
  • 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese (250 g)
  • 1 cup elbow pasta (200 g), cooked
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (100 g), grafted
  • fresh coriander, to garnish

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 556
  • Fat 21g
  • Carbs 44g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugar 8g
  • Protein 42g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat until melted.
  3. Add the chicken, salt, and pepper. Fry for about 5-8 minutes or until cooked through. Take out and set aside.
  4. Add the onion and fry for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the flour.
  6. Gradually whisk in the milk.
  7. Whisk in the butter chicken sauce.
  8. Whisk in the mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  9. Once the cheese has melted into the mixture, stir in the chicken and elbow pasta.
  10. Sprinkle on some more cheese on top.
  11. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, until the cheese is brown and bubbling on top.
  12. Garnish with coriander.
  13. Enjoy!
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