CHICKEN AND SPINACH MAC AND CHEESE
Steps:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, place the chicken skin in a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat, being careful to keep the skin as flat as possible. Cook, flipping over halfway, for about 2 minutes, until the skin is crisp and the fat has rendered out. Remove the skin from the pan and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the spinach and wilt for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Remove the spinach from the pan and set aside.
- To the same pan, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and melt over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking continuously, until the mixture is free of any lumps and light tan in color, about 1 minute. Lower the heat to medium, slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly, and cook until the mixture is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the cheese, whisking to combine, and cook until it is melted and the sauce is smooth. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the chicken stock, lemon juice, yellow mustard and hot sauce. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
- Add the drained pasta, wilted spinach and pulled chicken to the sauce. Stir to combine. Crumble the crispy chicken skin on top and serve immediately.
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[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Assan Diop
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it.
MD Nazmul Hasan
[email protected]I made a few substitutions to this recipe and it turned out great. I used ground turkey instead of chicken and added some diced tomatoes.
Awais Riaz007
[email protected]I made this recipe exactly as written and it was perfect. I will definitely be making it again.
Suprina Thapa
[email protected]I thought the chicken was a little dry, but the rest of the dish was delicious.
CallMe_Mike 1
[email protected]This was a little too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it.
0fficial rock
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a perfect weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make.
Noah George
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The spinach was cooked perfectly and didn't overpower the other flavors.
Ramiz Jameel
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Steevenson Wentz François
[email protected]This was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the spinach added a nice pop of color and nutrition, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.