macaroni and cheese with brown sugar chicken

How To Make macaroni and cheese with brown sugar chicken

• 1

  To make the brown sugar chicken, melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon brown sugar and cook until slightly caramelized, about 2 minutes.
• 2

  Add the chicken breasts and season with sea salt mixture. Cook side by side for 15 minutes or until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear.
• 3

  Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar over the chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes until the brown sugar melts into the chicken breasts.
• 4

  Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet to a cutting board. Slice into 1/2-inch strips. Transfer to a large plate and set aside.
• 5

  Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• 6

  Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
• 7

  Heat margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and garlic; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in heavy cream, milk, and Greek yogurt; bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes or until thick ,stirring constantly with a whisk.
• 8

  Add shredded sharp cheddar, Monterey jack, Parmesan, and cubed American cheese; stir until cheeses melt. Remove from heat.
• 9

  Add cooked macaroni and sliced brown sugar chicken breast. Stir together until combined.
• 10

  Pour into an prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with bread crumbs. Bake for 25 minutes. Cool completely for 10 minutes.
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