Harissa Chicken Mac
A delightful twist on classic mac and cheese featuring harissa for a flavorful kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 tbsp harissa
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cream or milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta. Boil a large pot of salted water, add the macaroni, and cook until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the chicken. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic for another minute.
- Add harissa and chicken. Toss them together and cook until warmed through.
- Make the cheese sauce. Lower the heat, pour in cream, and gradually stir in cheddar until melted.
- Combine the pasta with the sauce and mix until coated.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider garnishing with fresh herbs or additional cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: harissa, chicken, mac and cheese, comfort food, easy dinner