CHEESY CHICKEN & VEGGIE MAC
This is from Kraft Foods for the most part -- I have altered it quite a bit -- the original called for boxed mac-n-cheese and while both DH love the boxed dinner stuff, we love homemade more so assuming I have time, I make it this way and sometimes when I am busy I sub the Kraft dinner instead. I usually use broccoli and cauliflower for my veggies since that is what we like. Sometimes I use peas and we like that just as much! Also, the cayenne is not that much for us we like spicy -- if you don't cut it down or leave it out! :) Also, at the bottom of the directions, I will put my method for cooking chicken for recipes like this -- easy and good! Cook time for chicken is not included in prep time.
Provided by SarahBeth
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 1 dish, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot, cook elbow noodles according to the package directions, and add frozen veggies during the last 5 minutes of cooking. When done cooking, drain noodle and veggie mixture.
- Return noodles and veggies to pot, add chicken and, over medium heat, stir in cheese, milk, butter and spices until creamy and everything is warmed through.
- Dish directly onto your plate and enjoy!
- HOW I COOK MY CHICKEN:
- Depending on how much chicken I have to cook, I use a 2:1 ratio of water to chicken broth.
- I add spices to the water/chicken broth depending on what dish. For example, I use cumin and cayenne for Mexican, and I use Italian seasoning, fresh ground black pepper and a bit of olive oil for Italian dishes. For this dish I just use the chicken broth, a bit of salt and small splash of worsteshire sauce.
- Bring the water/broth/spices mix to a rolling boil. Add chicken breast to pot, bring back to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Turn heat down and simmer for ten minutes. Then take off heat completely and let sit in hot water for 15-20 minutes.
- Take chicken out and let cool until you can handle it.
- Shred or cube the chicken.
- Add to the dish it was intended for!
- NOTE: I should probably note, this works very well for medium sized BONELESS SKINLESS breasts -- if using large or bone in pieces, it will probably take longer. Just check frequently.
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Malik Sajjad
[email protected]This dish was a lot of work for the end result. It wasn't worth it.
Tauseeq Khan
[email protected]I found this recipe to be bland. It needed more seasoning.
Mst Zahan
[email protected]This dish is a little too cheesy for my taste.
Mpumelelo Baleka
[email protected]I'm not a fan of chicken, but I loved this dish. The cheese sauce is so good that it makes up for the chicken.
Kayleen Jonas
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Lazy Blaze
[email protected]I love the addition of vegetables to this macaroni and cheese. It makes it a healthier and more flavorful dish.
Rupak Yadav
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a crowd. It's easy to double or triple the recipe.
Mohamed Lamarana Jalloh
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and my family loves it.
Anne Tandaguen
[email protected]I've tried many macaroni and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best.
Arnold Amosy
[email protected]This dish is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and delicious.
Rebecca Jordy
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
BuraQ Habibi
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Samkelo Ntshongo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. It's definitely going into my regular rotation.
Rj Noyon
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.
Abaasa James
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I especially loved the cheesy sauce.
Baba Adole
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it always turns out great. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their veggies.
Hassan Deen
[email protected]This recipe was an absolute hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the veggies were perfectly cooked, and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. Even my picky eater loved it.