This Albanian Chicken and Macaroni Recipe Will Leave You Speechless! 🍗🔥 (Too Good to Be True!)

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow pasta

Whole wheat pasta offers more fiber, while elbow pasta is usually cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in diced bell pepper and carrot; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add chicken pieces; cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Remove chicken, shred it, and set aside; discard bay leaves.

Add macaroni to the pot; cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Stir in shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, and paprika; mix well.

Sprinkle cheese on top; cover and bake at 350°F until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Garnish with parsley and lemon juice before serving.

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