Creamy Chicken Parmesan Mac & Cheese Your Family Will Love

Chicken Parmesan Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, combining rich flavors and creamy goodness all in one pot.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 600

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 lb Chicken Cut into bite-sized pieces

For the Pasta

2 cups Elbow Macaroni Substitute with penne or gluten-free pasta if desired

For the Flavor Base

3 cups Chicken Broth Substitute vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
2 cups Marinara Sauce Store-bought or homemade

For the Cheesy Goodness

1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Consider using cheddar or gouda
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast for dairy-free option

For Cooking

2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can swap with avocado or canola oil
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Large pot

Method

Preparation Steps

Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Prepare all other ingredients.
Heat pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and sauté chicken for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
Add elbow macaroni and chicken broth, stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes.
Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes.
Remove from heat and add mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
Serve warm, garnished with additional marinara and fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, use a freezer-safe container and consume within 2 months. Reheat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.

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