Roasted Chicken and Kale Mac and Cheese | Rookie With A Cookie

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This Mac and Cheese will make you sing with all the roasted flavors of chicken, kale and extra extra sharp cheddar. Recipe link: http://rookiewithacookie.com/roasted-chicken-and-kale-mac-and-cheese/ Ingredients: 1/2 pound boneless chicken thighs (roasted and chopped) 1 cup sauteed kale For the cheese sauce: 4 tbs butter 4 tbs flour 3 cups whole milk 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt (or start with 1/2 tsp salt and adjust) 1 tsp pepper 3 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese, plus more to top 1/3 cup bread crumbs (mixed with 2 tbsp of melted butter) Bake at 375 F for 15-20 minutes or until golden and bubbly (don't over bake otherwise your Mac n Cheese will become Mac and String)