How To Make The Best 1 Dish Chicken Mac and Cheese Ever

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is convenient and often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for cooking.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used to reduce calories.

Start by grating 8 oz of colby jack cheese and 8 oz of pepper jack cheese using a KitchenAid shredder.

Take a 13x9 dish and add uncooked elbow macaroni from a whole box.

Pour in a full container of chicken broth, ensuring there is enough liquid for the pasta to cook.

Add about half of a carton of heavy whipping cream for creaminess.

Incorporate 2 cans of chicken or rotisserie chicken into the mixture.

Stir in the grated cheeses, starting with half of the colby jack and pepper jack, and then add about 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese.

Season with onion powder, pink Himalayan salt, and black pepper to taste.

Top the mixture with some shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped green onion.

Ensure all noodles are covered with liquid, then place the dish in the oven at 350°F for 35-40 minutes.

After baking, let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

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