Name: Hot Chicken Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 s
Cook time: 20 s
Total time: 35 s
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups elbow or small shell macaroni; 1/3 cup unsalted butter; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups (16 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 8 breaded chicken tenders or stripscooked; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/3 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Optional garnishes: chopped scallionshoneydiced pickles

MAKE IT

Instrucciones En Español

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to manufacturer’s instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat. Once butter is melted, whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne.

Step 3

Stir in evaporated milk and continue to whisk and cook until mixture is thickened, approximately 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Turn heat to low and stir in cheese with a spatula or wooden spoon. Remove pan from heat, and add pasta. Stir to coat with the cheese mixture, and set aside.

Step 5

Chop cooked chicken into almond sized pieces. Set aside.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, combine oil, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cayenne, honey, paprika, chili powder, 1/3 teaspoon salt, and garlic powder. Stir to combine thoroughly, then add the chicken pieces and toss to coat them.