Parmesan Garlic Chicken Mac and Cheese

 

👉Ingredients:

🔥For the Chicken:

🔹️1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

🔹️½ teaspoon salt

🔹️½ teaspoon black pepper

🔹️½ teaspoon paprika

🔹️½ teaspoon garlic powder

🔹️Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce (enough to coat)

🔥For the Mac and Cheese:

🔹️8 oz elbow macaroni

🔹️2 cups whole milk

🔹️2½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese

🔹️8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed

🔹️¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or to taste)

🔹️Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

👉Directions:

✅️Slow Cook the Chicken:

◾️Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

◾️Place in a slow cooker and pour enough Parmesan Garlic Sauce to coat the chicken well.

◾️Cover and cook on LOW for about 4 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

◾️Once cooked, shred or chop the chicken and return it to the crockpot. Add a little more Parmesan Garlic Sauce if desired.

✅️Par-Cook the Pasta:

◾️While the chicken is finishing up, bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

◾️Add the elbow macaroni and cook for about 3 minutes—just enough to soften slightly without fully cooking.

◾️Drain the pasta and set aside.

✅️Combine and Cook:

◾️Add the partially cooked macaroni, milk, Colby Jack cheese, and cream cheese to the slow cooker with the chicken.

◾️Stir everything together until well combined.

◾️Cover and cook on LOW for 1 hour, stirring a few times to ensure even melting and creaminess.

✅️Finish and Serve:

◾️Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top and stir gently.

◾️Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

◾️Serve warm and enjoy the creamy, garlicky goodness!

↪️Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 5 hours (including slow cooker time) | Total ↪️Time: 5 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 4–6