Arsenio’s Chicken Alfredo Mac N Cheese

Ingredients

• Chicken breast (Cubed; amount not specified)
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp Black pepper (For the chicken)
• 2 tsp Salt (For the chicken)
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 3 Garlic (Cloves)
• 1 Chicken bouillon cube (Grated)
• Salt (To taste, for the roux)
• 1 tsp Black pepper (For the roux)
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 3 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 3 cups Shredded cheese (Use 3–4 cups (340–450 g); blend fontina, mozzarella, and cheddar. Some is reserved for topping; amount unspecified.)
• 2 packs Barilla pasta (340 g each; boil just under al dente)
• Parmesan (Freshly grated, to finish; amount not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Cube the chicken breast and season it with the onion powder, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and salt, coating the pieces evenly.

2. 2

   Cook the seasoned chicken halfway through on the stove. It will finish cooking in the oven.

3. 3

   Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Whisk in the flour and cook for 60–90 seconds.

5. 5

   Add the grated chicken bouillon cube, salt to taste, black pepper, and smoked paprika.

6. 6

   Slowly pour in the whole milk and heavy cream while whisking continuously. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens.

7. 7

   Remove the sauce from the heat. Add the shredded cheese one cup at a time, stirring until each addition melts and the sauce is smooth.

8. 8

   Boil the pasta just under al dente, then drain it.

9. 9

   Mix the drained pasta into the cheese sauce.

10. 10

    Add the partially cooked chicken and mix everything together.

11. 11

    Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover the top with extra shredded cheese, using an amount to your preference.

12. 12

    Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes.

13. 13

    Broil on high for 3 minutes.

14. 14

    Plate the mac and cheese and finish with freshly grated Parmesan.

Notes

The chicken quantity is not specified, and the amount of extra cheese for the topping and Parmesan garnish is left to the cook. The transcript mentions avocado, but the written description recipe does not provide a quantity or method for it, so it is not included.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• comfort food
• baked
• pasta
• cheesy
• family-friendly