Garlic Parmesan Chicken Mac N Cheese

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1 sprig of thyme
• 2 QTs heavy cream
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 8 oz white sharp cheddar
• 6 oz yellow sharp cheddar
• 4 oz Parmesan cheese
• 24 oz elbow macaroni, dry
• 4-6 oz 3 pepper Colby Jack
• 2 lbs chicken breast, cubed
• 1/4 cup egg whites
• 1/4 cup hot sauce
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp Cajun spices
• 2 cups flour (for dry batter)
• 1 cup panko (for dry batter)
• 1 tbsp Cajun spices (for dry batter)
• 3-5 garlic cloves (for garlic parm sauce)

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a hot pan.
2. Add minced garlic to infuse the butter.
3. Stir in chili flakes and thyme.
4. Pour in heavy cream and mix.
5. Add Dijon mustard and remove from heat.
6. Incorporate white sharp cheddar, yellow sharp cheddar, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
7. Add elbow macaroni and mix well.
8. Top with 3 pepper Colby Jack and bake at 350°F.
9. Marinate cubed chicken overnight.
10. Coat chicken in seasoned flour and breadcrumbs.
11. Fry chicken in hot oil for 4-5 minutes.
12. Place fried chicken on a wire rack and sprinkle with flaky salt.
13. Serve chicken on top of mac and cheese and garnish with parsley.