Teriyaki Chicken Macaroni
Sweet and savory American macaroni tossed with teriyaki-glazed chicken and crispy onions. This Fusion-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs macaroni, chicken breast, teriyaki sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 10 oz macaroni
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast
- 3/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup fried onions
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Boil 10 oz macaroni for 7 minutes, drain, and set aside.
- Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces, and cook for 5 minutes until browned.
- Step 3: Add 3/4 cup teriyaki sauce, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1/4 cup soy sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Step 4: Add cooked macaroni and 2 tbsp sliced green onions, tossing to coat. Stir in 1/2 cup fried onions. Serve immediately.
