Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel, slice, and cube your butternut squash.
  2. 2Roughly dice your onion.
  3. 3Cube your chicken breast.
  4. 4Heat olive oil in a pan.
  5. 5Season your chicken breast with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. 6Add seasoned chicken to the pan and cook until done.
  7. 7Set cooked chicken aside.
  8. 8Sauté your onions until softened.
  9. 9Remove softened onions and place them into a blender.
  10. 10Sauté your butternut squash.
  11. 11Add chicken broth (or water) to the butternut squash, cover with a lid, and cook until fork tender.
  12. 12Remove cooked butternut squash and pour it into the blender with the onions.
  13. 13Melt butter, then whisk in flour until a roux forms.
  14. 14Whisk in heavy cream or milk until warmed through and creamy.
  15. 15Add in cream cheese and mix until combined.
  16. 16Once combined, add in cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and mustard.
  17. 17Stir until all cheeses are combined.
  18. 18Pour the cheese mixture into the blender with the squash and onions.
  19. 19Blend until the cheese mixture is evenly blended and the butternut squash and onions are puréed.
  20. 20Add noodles, chicken, and as much cheese mixture back to the pan as you desire.
  21. 21Stir and continue adding more cheese mixture until it's thick and creamy.
  22. 22Stir to combine and serve immediately.
  23. 23Freeze any leftover cheese sauce mixture and use as a quick mac & cheese anytime you want by rewarming in a saucepan.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 lb box noodles
  • 1 medium butternut squash
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Olive oil for cooking
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1.5 cup cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard

Equipment

panblenderlidsauce pan

Tips

  • Freeze any leftover cheese sauce mixture to use for a quick mac & cheese by rewarming it in a saucepan.