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Blackened Chicken Mac and Cheese

Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Blackened Chicken

  • 4 chicken cutlets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed OR ⅛ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp ground dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp dried basil or oregano
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Mac and Cheese

  • 2 boxes Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Spirals
  • 4 tbsp butter, unsalted
  • 6 tbsp milk

Instructions

  • For the chicken, in a medium bowl, combine the chicken, oil and spices. Use right away or marinate in fridge for up to 24 hours (or freeze).
  • Make macaroni and cheese according to package directions.
  • Heat a large heavy-duty non-stick pan to medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Once the pan is hot, coat the plan with a light drizzle of oil and cook the chicken for 3 minutes per side or until charred and cooked through. Serve on top of prepared mac and cheese. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.