Description
A comforting and indulgent macaroni and cheese dish, enhanced with sweet caramelized onions and tender chicken for a flavorful twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Yellow Onions, diced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- Sea Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces Elbow Macaroni
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 1 cup Beef Stock
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 cup Sharp Gruyère Cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions, seasoning with sea salt and black pepper.
- Lower heat, cover, and cook onions slowly for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once cooked, uncover and increase heat to medium, stirring frequently until onions are deep golden brown, then remove from heat.
- In a large saucepan, melt additional butter over medium heat, whisk in flour, and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in warm milk and beef stock, heating and whisking for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Season the cheese sauce with kosher salt, garlic powder, ground mustard, and cayenne pepper.
- Stir in Gruyère and mozzarella cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Combine cooked elbow macaroni with cheese sauce and caramelized onions, then fold in shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, sprinkle with more Gruyère cheese, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh thyme, season, let cool, and serve.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using cauliflower pasta or dairy-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg