Golden crispy chicken served over creamy mac & cheese pasta—this feast is rich, cheesy, and packed with crunchy + creamy textures in every bite.
🕒 Recipe Details
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Total Time: ~45 minutes
Servings: 3–4
Calories: ~950 kcal per serving
Protein: ~55g per serving
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 Crispy Chicken
2 large chicken breasts (sliced or whole)
1 cup flour
½ cup cornstarch
2 eggs
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Oil for frying
🧀 Mac & Cheese Pasta
2 cups elbow macaroni (or pasta of choice)
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
½ cup mozzarella cheese
Salt & pepper to taste
½ tsp garlic powder
👨🍳 Instructions
🍝 1. Cook pasta
Boil macaroni until tender. Drain and set aside.
🧀 2. Make cheese sauce
Melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk. Stir until thick. Add cheddar, mozzarella, and seasonings until creamy.
🍗 3. Fry chicken
Coat chicken in flour mix, dip in egg, then coat again. Deep fry until golden and crispy (or air fry at high heat).
🍝 4. Combine mac & cheese
Mix pasta into cheese sauce until fully coated and creamy.
🍽️ 5. Assemble feast
Plate mac & cheese and top with crispy chicken. Optional: drizzle hot sauce or garlic butter.
🍽️ Flavor & Experience
This dish is ultra creamy, crispy, and indulgent—the crunchy chicken perfectly contrasts the rich, cheesy pasta for a full comfort food experience.
