Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRam Restaurant & BreweryMac & Cheese With Grilled Or Blackened Chicken Recipe

Mac & Cheese With Grilled Or Blackened Chicken Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Delicious mac & cheese topped with your choice of grilled or blackened chicken.

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Ingredients

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Mac & Cheese

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Cheese and Seasoning

    Remove the pot from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Add salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.

  4. 4

    Combine Pasta and Cheese Sauce

    Add the cooked elbow macaroni to the cheese sauce. Stir until the pasta is well coated.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Chicken

    Grill or blacken chicken breasts according to preference. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Spoon the mac & cheese onto plates and top with sliced grilled or blackened chicken.

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