This Delicious Butter Chicken Mac and Cheese Is a Must-Try
Mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. It’s there to cheer you up on a gloomy day and a fantastic way to celebrate your wins. And now, with just a few additional ingredients, you can have a real party for your senses. This delicious butter chicken mac and cheese recipe is both kid-friendly and gourmet — perfect for everyone at home!
A Creamy, Crunchy Spin on the Classic Dish
Chef Gaurav Anand, who came up with this recipe, has a simple rule: keep it simple. He loves combining the healthy with the delicious, especially when it comes to his kids. His butter chicken mac and cheese recipe offers a clever way to mix the classic ingredients with a few healthy touches for a creamy, crunchy Indian-inspired spin on the popular dish.
Butter Chicken Mac and Cheese: The Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box elbow pasta, cooked per instructions (keep in mind it will cook more in the oven later)
- 10-12 oz chicken breast, cubed
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese
- 1 and ½ cup milk
- ½ cup butter chicken sauce (recipe below)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Coriander leaves, to garnish (optional)
- Breadcrumbs for topping