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Cheez-It Mac with Braised Chicken Thighs
13 ingredients
10 min + 1 hr
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Cheddar-beer mac and cheese with Cheez-It topping and shredded chicken thighs. Why not?
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
1224
Calories
70g
Protein
35g
Fat
145g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Beer | 1/4 cup (60ml) for cooking | 43 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Bone-in, Skinless Thighs (1 Pound Is Roughly 4 Thighs, Weight Approximate)
- 2 cups Chicken Stock (up To 1 Cup More If Needed)
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 pound Short-cut Pasta, Your Choice
- 3 cups Cheez-It Crackers
- 1 Tablespoon Flour
- ½ cups Beer (any Kind)
- 1 cup Half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
- ¼ teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
- 12 ounces, weight Grated Sharp Cheddar
- 4 ounces, weight Grated Parmesan Cheese
Directions
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By tastykitchen ·
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