Macaroni and cheese is something my kids love when they need some comfort. It’s great on the days when it’s cold outside and they still go and play football at football club. This spicy cajun macaroni and cheese is great with garlic bread!!!! They literally fight after the last scoop which is why I love this recipe so much and why it is a staple recipe in my house.
Preparation Time 30 minutes
Bake Time 30 minutes
Serves 6
Ingredients
2 tablespoons oil
500 grams chicken breast- cubed
3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 onion- diced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 green pepper- deseeded and chopped
1 red pepper- deseeded and chopped
1/4 cup flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken stock
Salt and pepper- to taste
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
3 cups cheese- grated and divided- use a mixture of cheddar and mozzarella.
300 grams penne pasta- boiled to al dente
Instructions
Heat oil in a pan on a medium heat. Add the chicken and begin to sauté it until it changes colour.
Add the cajun seasoning and cook it for 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan but leave the seasonings In the pot.
Saute the onions in the remanning seasoning along with the paprika and garlic powder for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
Add the peppers and mix it through. Add the flour and cook it all together for 2-3 minutes until it gives off a slightly nutty smell.
Slowly add the milk to the flour mixture, mix well as you add the milk so no lumps form.
Add the heavy cream and chicken stock. Cook it on a low heat until thickened. Adjust the seasoning and the dijon mustard. Turn off the stove.
Slowly add 2 cups of the grated cheese and mix it in.
Add the boiled pasta. Mix it in.
Pour half the mixture into a 9x13 inch pyrex dish. Top with 1/2 cup grated cheese, then repeat the layers again, ending with the grated cheese.
Bake the spicy cajun macaroni and cheese at 180c for 30 minutes
Serve hot with garlic bread!
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