Macaroni and Cheese with Crispy Chicken Fillets

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Preparation time: 10 minutes
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Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

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8 8 Love Me Tenders chicken breast fillets
2 cup 2 cup Brussels sprout leaves, blanched
500 g 17,6 oz macaroni
45 ml 3 tbsp butter
45 ml 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
375 ml 1,5 cup cold milk
250 g 8,8 oz grated cheddar cheese
5 ml 1 tsp turmeric
1,25 ml 0,25 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
salt and pepper

Preparation

  • In a large pot over medium high heat, melt the butter and add the flour, turmeric and nutmeg. Cook 1 minute, stirring. Gradually add the milk and whisk until boiling. Let simmer 5 minutes. 
  • Gradually whisk in the grated cheddar cheese, mix well and keep warm.
  • In a large pot, cook the pasta in a large quantity of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain pasta and add sauce. Keep warm.
  • Cook the chicken fillets until very crispy.
  • Transfer the macaroni into serving bowls and accompany each bowl with two chicken fillets and Brussels sprout leaves as garnish.

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