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Chicken Parmesan Mac and Cheese

Chicken Parmesan Mac and Cheese is a hearty baked pasta recipe with a base of macaroni and cheese topped with popcorn chicken, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Chicken Parmesan Mac and Cheese is a hearty baked pasta recipe with a base of macaroni and cheese topped with popcorn chicken, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.



Chicken Parmesan Mac and Cheese is an easy dinner recipe the whole family will love.

Chicken Parmesan Mac and Cheese is a hearty baked pasta recipe with a base of macaroni and cheese topped with popcorn chicken, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

This baked macaroni and cheese with breaded chicken and marinara sauce is a fun step up from plain mac and cheese.

Chicken Parmesan Mac and Cheese is a hearty baked pasta recipe with a base of macaroni and cheese topped with popcorn chicken, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

This chicken Parmesan mac and cheese recipe takes about forty-five minutes from start to finish and serves six people.

Chicken Parmesan Mac and Cheese is a hearty baked pasta recipe with a base of macaroni and cheese topped with popcorn chicken, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

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To make this mac and cheese, I started by cooking 1 lb of frozen popcorn chicken according to the directions on the package.

popcorn chicken on a baking sheet

Then I poured some water and heavy cream into a large pot.

water and heavy cream in a large pot

I brought the water and cream to a boil.

Then I added some macaroni noodles to the pot.

uncooked macaroni noodles in cream in a large pot

I stirred until all of the noodles were submerged in the liquid.

cream in a large pot

Then I placed a lid on the pot and reduced the heat to medium-low.

I left the macaroni to cook, stirring occasionally, for eight minutes.

After eight minutes, I removed the lid from the pot and stirred well.

creamy macaroni in a large pot

Then I added some condensed cheddar cheese soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to the pot.

condensed cheddar cheese soup and spices on top of cream mac and cheese in a large pot

I stirred until all of the ingredients were fully combined.

creamy macaroni in a large pot

Then I added some shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese to the pot.

shredded Parmesan and mozzarella on top of creamy macaroni in a large pot

I stirred well again.

mac and cheese in a large pot

Then I dumped the macaroni and cheese into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.

mac and cheese in a baking dish

Then I sprinkled the cooked popcorn chicken on top of the macaroni.

popcorn chicken on top of mac and cheese in a baking dish

I spooned some marinara sauce over the chicken.

marinara sauce and popcorn chicken on top of mac and cheese in a baking dish

Then I sprinkled some mozzarella cheese on top.

shredded mozzarella cheese on top of chicken parmesan mac and cheese

I placed the dish in the oven and baked the macaroni until the cheese on top was completely melted and just starting to brown.

Chicken Parmesan Mac and Cheese is a hearty baked pasta recipe with a base of macaroni and cheese topped with popcorn chicken, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Then I removed the dish from the oven and served the mac and cheese immediately.

Chicken Parmesan Mac and Cheese is a hearty baked pasta recipe with a base of macaroni and cheese topped with popcorn chicken, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

This cheesy pasta is packed with flavour.

Chicken Parmesan Mac and Cheese is a hearty baked pasta recipe with a base of macaroni and cheese topped with popcorn chicken, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

If you are looking for a delicious baked macaroni and cheese recipe, then you need to try this Chicken Parmesan Mac and Cheese!

Chicken Parmesan Mac and Cheese is a hearty baked pasta recipe with a base of macaroni and cheese topped with popcorn chicken, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

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PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Chicken Parmesan Mac and Cheese:

  • 1 lb frozen popcorn chicken
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 lb macaroni
  • 10.5 oz condensed cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce

How to Make Chicken Parmesan Mac and Cheese:

  1. Cook popcorn chicken according to directions on the package.
  2. Preheat oven to 400F.
  3. Pour water and heavy cream into a large pot and bring to a boil.
  4. Once the liquid is boiling, add the macaroni noodles to the pot.
  5. Stir until all of the noodles are submerged in the liquid.
  6. Place a lid on the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  7. Leave the macaroni to cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes.
  8. After 8 minutes, remove the lid and stir well.
  9. Add the condensed cheddar cheese soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to the pot. Stir well.
  10. Add 2 cups of the shredded mozzarella and all of the shredded Parmesan cheese to the pot. Stir well.
  11. Pour the macaroni into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  12. Sprinkle the cooked popcorn chicken on top of the macaroni.
  13. Spoon the marinara sauce over the chicken.
  14. Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  15. Place the dish in the oven and bake the mac and cheese until the cheese on top is completely melted and just starting to brown. 13-15 minutes.
  16. Serve and enjoy!

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Yield: 6 people

Chicken Parmesan Mac and Cheese

Chicken Parmesan Mac and Cheese is a hearty baked pasta recipe with a base of macaroni and cheese topped with popcorn chicken, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Chicken Parmesan Mac and Cheese is a hearty baked pasta recipe with a base of macaroni and cheese topped with popcorn chicken, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb frozen popcorn chicken
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 lb macaroni
  • 10.5 oz condensed cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce

Instructions

  1. Cook popcorn chicken according to directions on the package.
  2. Preheat oven to 400F.
  3. Pour water and heavy cream into a large pot and bring to a boil.
  4. Once the liquid is boiling, add the macaroni noodles to the pot.
  5. Stir until all of the noodles are submerged in the liquid.
  6. Place a lid on the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  7. Leave the macaroni to cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes.
  8. After 8 minutes, remove the lid and stir well.
  9. Add the condensed cheddar cheese soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to the pot. Stir well.
  10. Add 2 cups of the shredded mozzarella and all of the shredded Parmesan cheese to the pot. Stir well.
  11. Pour the macaroni into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  12. Sprinkle the cooked popcorn chicken on top of the macaroni.
  13. Spoon the marinara sauce over the chicken.
  14. Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  15. Place the dish in the oven and bake the mac and cheese until the cheese on top is completely melted and just starting to brown. 13-15 minutes.
  16. Serve and enjoy!

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