These Chicken and Swiss Mac Cups are a delightful twist on traditional mac and cheese, combining tender chicken with creamy Swiss cheese for a comforting dish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party appetizer, these cups are sure to please everyone.
This recipe is simple to follow and utilizes common ingredients, making it an ideal choice for a chicken recipe that is both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Delicious Chicken and Swiss Mac Cups
These mac cups feature a creamy cheese sauce mixed with pasta, shredded chicken, and Swiss cheese, all baked to perfection in muffin tins. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 6.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked macaroni pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs for topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, Swiss cheese, milk, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup to the top.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over each mac cup.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the mac cups to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 cups
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 30g