@dansmessyapron: Chicken Alfredo Mac & Cheese 🧀 • • Ingredients: •1 lb chicken breast •salt to taste •1/2 tsp black pepper •1 tsp smoked paprika •1 tbsp garlic powder •1 tsp cajun seasoning •2 tbsp oil For Alfredo sauce: •1 tbsp minced garlic •3 tbsp butter •2 tbsp all purpose flour •2 cups milk •3/4 cup heavy whipping cream •Salt to taste •1 tsp garlic powder •1 tsp black pepper •1/2 tsp dried minced onion •1/4 tsp nutmeg •1 cup grated cheddar cheese •1 cup grated gruyere cheese •3/4 cups grated Parmesan •8-9 ounces cavatappi pasta or pasta of choice Instructions: 1. Season chicken with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden on both sides & cooked through. 2. Boil pasta in generously salted water until just al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain. 3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 30 sec. Whisk in flour and cook 1 min. Slowly whisk in milk, then heavy cream. Add garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, nutmeg, chili flakes, and salt. Cook 3-5 min, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened. 4. Reduce the heat to low. Add your cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and smooth and creamy. 5. Add pasta and toss to coat. Gradually add reserved pasta water as needed for a smooth and creamy sauce. 6. Add your chicken to the pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley & Parmesan cheese. Enjoy! #chickenalfredo #macandcheese #alfredo #pasta

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