Chicken Alfredo Mac & Cheese
Directions
- 1Boil pasta in salted water.
- 2Cook chopped chicken breast with olive oil and spices (salt, pepper, paprika, italian seasoning, onion powder, minced garlic).
- 3Combine milk, pasta water, low fat cheese, light parmesan, optional cream cheese, italian seasoning, and chili flakes to create the sauce.
- 4Stir the sauce over heat until thickened.
- 5Combine the cooked pasta and chicken with the alfredo cheese sauce.
Ingredients
- water
- salt
- 170 g pasta
- 400 g chicken breast, chopped
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- 1/3 cup low fat cheese
- 1/4 cup light parmesan
- 2 tbsp light cream cheese (optional)
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Tips
- Use any pasta shape like macaroni or cavatappi.
- Use 1 tsp of garlic powder as a substitute for minced garlic.
- Optional topping: chopped parsley and more chili flakes.
- Have patience when stirring the sauce to let it thicken.
- Make in large batches and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Add a touch of flour to the sauce as it cooks to speed up the thickening process.
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