How to cook Cajun Mac and Cheese with Crispy Hennessy Glazed Fried Chicken

 

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Ingredients

• ·         4 chicken breasts, seasoned and sliced
• ·         2 tablespoons olive oil
• ·         2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• ·         16 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked al dente and drained
• ·         1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
• ·         1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• ·         3 cups whole milk, warmed
• ·         2 teaspoons salt
• ·         1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• ·         1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
• ·         1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
• ·         1 medium tomato, diced
• ·         Salt and pepper, to taste
• ·         Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• 3 garlic cloves minced

Instructions

Step 1

First, lightly pound chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap. Cajun seasoning should be used on the chicken's both sides.

Step 2

On medium heat, add oil to a nonstick skillet and stir to coat. Chicken should be added, cooked for 5 minutes, then flipped. Get rid of the heat.

Step 3

Slice chicken and cover to keep warm and set aside. Garlic and butter should be melted together in a pan over medium heat. Add the flour and continue to whisk for 1 to 2 minutes (or until the mixture turns light brown). With continual whisking, remove from heat and slowly pour in the heated milk.

Step 4

Bring the pan back up to boil, and stir for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until thickened.  Stir in the Cajun seasoning after adding it.

Step 5 

Add the cheeses, stirring to melt. Over the cooked elbow macaroni, drizzle the sauce. To blend, stir.

Step 6

Stir in the diced tomatoes after adding them. Add the sliced chicken breast on top. Finally, add salt and pepper and sprinkle chopped parsley on top.