Chicken Pesto Mac & Cheese

Name: Chicken Pesto Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5lbs Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breast; 1/2lb Uncooked Noodles, I like Callentani or Elbow MacaroniNoodles; 2oz Salted Butter; 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour; Salt & Pepper to taste, I start with 1/2 teaspoon of each; 12oz Milk (whole milk will create a richer sauce); 1 1/2 Cups Cheese (Sharp Cheddar, Fontina, Gruyere); 2oz Basil Pesto; 2oz Greek Yogurt

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Homemade Mac & Cheese is taken to the next level with a dollop of homemade basil pesto. Cheddar, Basil Pesto, and Greek Yogurt make this Chicken Pesto Mac & Cheese absolutely delicious! And ready in less than 30 minutes! Step by step photos teach you how to make this perfect weeknight dinner!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:40:32 GMT