Description
Creamy Mac & Cheese with Grilled Chicken & Roasted Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and nostalgia to your dinner table. This dish merges the rich creaminess of cheese enveloping perfectly cooked pasta, tender grilled chicken infused with aromatic spices, and crispy roasted potatoes, creating a delightful harmony of flavors and textures. Whether it’s a weeknight meal or a gathering with friends, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 150 g short pasta (macaroni or rigatoni)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 200 ml milk
- 100 g grated cheddar or gouda
- 400 g small waxy potatoes
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- Nutmeg to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Wash the small waxy potatoes and toss them with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- In a large pot, boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour until bubbling. Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth. Stir in cheese until melted; season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Combine pasta with cheese sauce in a large bowl; fold gently to coat.
- Serve mac & cheese topped with grilled chicken slices and roasted potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking and Grilling
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg