Chicken and Macaroni Bake Creamy Chicken and Macaroni Cheese Bake with a Golden Crust Ingredients: 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or poached) 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup mozzarella cheese ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon paprika Salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional topping) Chopped parsley for garnish Directions: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour to form a roux and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 3–5 minutes. Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and cheese is fully melted. In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and shredded chicken. Pour the cheese sauce over and mix to coat evenly. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy crust. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbling. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #chickenmacaroni #comfortfood #macandcheese #easybake #cheesybake #pastabake #familydinner #homestylecooking #ovenbakedpasta #chickendinner #bakedmacaroni #cheeselovers #mealprepideas #chickencasserole #simplemeals #weeknightdinner #creamybake #cheeseaddict #parmesancrust #bakedgoodness Creamy, cheesy, golden, and comforting! This Chicken and Macaroni Bake is the weeknight dinner your whole family will devour.

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Smoky BBQ Chicken Loaded Sweet Potato Boats Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached) ½ cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for drizzling) 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander or parsley ¼ red onion, thinly sliced Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for topping (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub sweet potatoes and prick each a few times with a fork. Rub with olive oil and place on a baking tray. Bake for 45–60 minutes, or until soft when pierced with a knife. Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Warm gently in a pan if needed. Once sweet potatoes are cooked, let them cool slightly. Slice down the center and gently fluff the flesh with a fork. Fill each potato with BBQ chicken mixture. Top with cheese if using, then return to oven for 5 minutes to melt. Garnish with red onion, herbs, a drizzle of BBQ sauce, and a dollop of sour cream or yogurt. Serve warm. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 55 minutes | Total Time: 65 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #bbqchicken #stuffedsweetpotatoes #comfortfood #easyweeknightdinner #chickendinnerideas #sweetpotatorecipe #glutenfreemeal #healthycomfortfood #bbqrecipes #chickenrecipes #cheesycomfort #familydinnerideas #stuffedpotatoes #smokedflavor #easybakedmeals #mealprepideas #ovenbakedchicken #wholesomefood #sweetandsmoky #loadedpotatoes Craving comfort? These BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes hit every note — smoky, sweet, cheesy, and hearty The perfect meal for chill nights!

Spicy Beef and Cheese Pasta Fiery Cheesy Beef Pasta Bake with Chili Kick Ingredients: 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne or rigatoni) 1 lb (450g) ground beef 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup beef broth or water 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Fresh basil or parsley for garnish Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, paprika, and cumin, and cook for another minute. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to blend the flavors. Add the cooked pasta to the beef sauce and mix well. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley and serve hot. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Kcal: 495 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #spicybeefpasta #cheesypastabake #comfortfoodrecipes #bakedpasta #pastaandcheese #beefandpasta #chilipasta #fierybites #easyweeknightmeals #spicycomfortfood #familydinnerideas #groundbeefrecipes #pastaovenbake #cheeselovers #easybakedmeals #heartyfood #mozzarellapasta #boldflavors #quickovenmeals #cheesycomfort Craving comfort food with a spicy twist? This Spicy Beef and Cheese Pasta Bake delivers BIG flavor and gooey cheese in every bite!