Description
Tweak the spices to your liking. I like it also without the paprika, but garnished with a sprig of fresh rosemary.
Also try making it cheesier or adding or substituting cheeses. I've made an excellent one with brie. I've also used canned tuna instead of chicken for a quicker version.
I have also experimented with different seasonings and rubs for the chicken or tuna, including celery salt, cayenne, rosemary, cumin, etc.
Changing the pasta also greatly changes the flavor as well, in my opinion.
Can be made with dried spices but i recommend fresh!
To go above and beyond, you can also bake the finished casserole with a breadcrumb or other topping.
Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Cooked Macaroni
- Heavy Cream
- Goat Cheese
- Olive Oil
- Fresh Rosemary
- Sea Salt
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- Hungarian Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400f
- Season chicken breasts with paprika, salt, and pepper
- Set aside
- In a large saute pan, heat olive oil and brown chicken on both sides
- Bake for 8 to10 minutes
- Remove from oven and let cool then dice into large pieces
- Heat cream in large saucepan
- Add herbs, salt, and pepper
- Reduce by half
- Add the cooked pasta, cheese and cooked chicken and simmer for 2 minutes
- Remove from heat and serve