Description

These Cheesy Chicken Mac and Cheese Cups are individual portions of a classic chicken mac and cheese, making them perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or cozy evenings at home. They provide all the creamy goodness of traditional mac and cheese with added chicken for a complete meal.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon Olive Oil
2 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded or diced
8 ounces Elbow Macaroni
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
4 cups Milk
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
Pinch of Nutmeg (optional)
3 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese, plus extra for topping
1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons Melted Butter (for breadcrumbs)

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Your Chicken by cooking and shredding it
Step 2: Cook the Elbow Macaroni until al dente and set aside
Step 3: Make the Cheese Sauce with melted butter, flour, and milk
Step 4: Season and melt the cheeses into the sauce
Step 5: Combine cooked macaroni and chicken with the cheese sauce
Step 6: Prepare muffin tins by greasing them
Step 7: Fill each muffin cup with the mac and cheese mixture
Step 8: Add a topping of panko breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter and bake
Step 9: Cool slightly and serve

Notes

These cups freeze beautifully and can be reheated easily.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 55mg