Name: Copycat Chick-fil-A Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp butter; 16 oz elbow macaroni; 4 cups chicken broth; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp freshly ground pepper; 3 oz white cheddar cheese; 3 oz sharp cheddar cheese; 3 oz Romano cheese (or Parmesan); ⅔ cup heavy cream (or milk, half and half); 1 tsp minced garlic (or garlic powder); ½ tsp dijon mustard (*optional)

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This creamy Chick-fil-A macaroni and cheese recipe is easy to make right at home in the Instant Pot. With only 3 steps, I save lots of money and can quadruple the recipe!

cheese pull with fork stretchy creamy macaroni and cheese

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why we love this copycat chick fil a mac and cheese

My son just loves the cheesy, creamy chick fil a mac n cheese. However, we don’t always have access to the restaurant, plus we can make it at home in larger quantities! A few reasons why my family makes this recipe so often:

lower cost than the restaurant version
larger quantity to feed a big family
super cheesy and creamy
fast and easy side dish for any dinner

adding salt and pepper to macaroni and cheese — don’t forget to add salt and pepper before pressure cooking

how to make Copycat Chick-fil-A macaroni and cheese in the Instant Pot

This simple recipe is really only 3 steps!

pressure cook elbow macaroni
add in other ingredients
stir

faq

how long will macaroni keep in the fridge?

Typically, macaroni and cheese will keep up to 5 days stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

can I freeze macaroni and cheese?

You may freeze cooked macaroni and cheese for up to a month in a sealed zippered freezer bag.

creamy chick-fil-a macaroni and cheese in a bowl

No Instant Pot? Make Chick-fil-A macaroni and cheese on the stovetop in 3 easy steps

Bring salted water to a boil.
Add elbow macaroni and reduce to medium heat, cooking up to 15 minutes or until noodles are tender.
Drain pasta and add remaining ingredients!

What are things I can make with leftover macaroni and cheese?

Bake in a casserole with breadcrumbs
roll into balls, coat with egg and breadcrumbs for fried mac and cheese “bites”
add veggies for healthy mac and cheese

creamy copycat chick fil a macaroni with cheese in a bowl

expert tips

Looking to jazz up your macaroni and cheese? Try these tips!

recipe substitutions
- broccoli, carrots, or other veggie
- hot sauce/cajun seasoning
- diced jalapeños
- diced chicken

What can I substitute for elbow macaroni?

Instead of elbow macaroni, you can use this recipe with other small pastas, such as:

bowtie pasta
ziti
penne

what to serve with mac n cheese

Macaroni and cheese is best served with a protein, like bbq chicken/fish, or with some veggies.

Also try:

copycat chick fil a mac and cheese with fork

Copycat Chick-fil-A Macaroni and Cheese

This easy chick-fil-a macaroni and cheese copcat recipe is easy and delicious! Make in the instant pot for the creamiest of sides!

3.81 from 41 votes

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 550kcal

Author: chunkyinkentucky

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 tbsp butter
16 oz elbow macaroni
4 cups chicken broth
½ tsp salt
½ tsp freshly ground pepper
3 oz white cheddar cheese
3 oz sharp cheddar cheese
3 oz Romano cheese or Parmesan
⅔ cup heavy cream or milk, half and half
1 tsp minced garlic or garlic powder
½ tsp dijon mustard *optional

Instructions

Add the uncooked macaroni, butter, chicken broth, salt and pepper to the Instant Pot.
Cook at high pressure for 5 minutes. Quick release.
Add remaining ingredients, beginning with cheeses, then heavy cream, garlic, and dijon (optional).

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