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Get Started - 100% free to try - join in 30 secondsThis Memphis style mac and cheese recipe could not be any easier. I love how the seasoning from the Memphis style chicken is distributed throughout the cheesy pasta when you toss it together. The chicken is so flavorful, tender, and moist while the pasta is full of sharp cheesy goodness!
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 55 min
Total Time: 1 hr, 5
Yields 4 servings
For the Memphis-Style Rub:
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the rest of the dish:
1 1/2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 1/2 cups cavatappi pasta, or similar shape such as rotini pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 heaping cup of extra sharp cheddar cheese
1 heaping cup of intense white cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
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