Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Chicken Parmesan Mac and Cheese recipe. Combining creamy cheese sauce with crispy popcorn chicken and zesty marinara, this dish offers a delightful twist on classic mac and cheese. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to make as it is delicious.
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
- Cook the popcorn chicken according to package instructions.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large pot, bring water and heavy cream to a boil. Add macaroni and stir until submerged. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid, stir in cheddar cheese soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add 2 cups mozzarella and Parmesan cheese; stir until melted.
- Transfer macaroni mixture to a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Top with popcorn chicken, then spoon marinara sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and starting to brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For added freshness, garnish with chopped parsley or basil.
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 550 kcal per serving
