CREAMY TUSCAN CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Mac And Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

This quick and easy one-pot recipe is sure to be a dinner favorite. Chicken and pasta are smothered in a creamy, cheesy sun-dried tomato and garlic sauce. Some of the ingredients are customizable-don't have kale? Use baby spinach. No milk? Use half and half. Throw in your favorite pasta and cheeses and enjoy this melt-in-your-mouth meal!

Provided by Andrew Pollock

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for boiling pasta
1 lb medium shell pasta, penne or bowtie can also be used
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, julienne-style, drained
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk, or half and half
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 bunch tuscan kale, stemmed and sliced
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup white cheddar cheese, grated
½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, then transfer to a large bowl, toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking, and set aside.
  • Season the chicken breasts on both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken and cook, flipping halfway, until golden brown on both sides and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), about 12 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let cool slightly, then chop into ½-inch cubes.
  • In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Carefully pour in the white wine. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, then simmer until the liquid has fully evaporated, 2-3 minutes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and stir to incorporate.
  • Sprinkle in the flour and stir until the vegetables are fully coated. Cook for 2 minutes, until the flour is golden brown and smells nutty. Add the milk, oregano, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper, and the kale. Cook, stirring often, until the kale has wilted and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the mozzarella, white cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses and stir until fully melted and incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and stir until well coated in the sauce. Stir in the chicken.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle the mac and cheese with the parsley and serve immediately with more Parmesan cheese for topping.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 42 grams, Sugar 16 grams

Sherrin Nambela
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This recipe is a keeper!


Dominique Dexter
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This dish was easy to follow and turned out great!


Alyssia Corbett
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I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ellie Hochreiter
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This was a great recipe! My family loved it.


Safeer Jaan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Innocent Bolaji
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hadia shahzad
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Stella Muriuki
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I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a big hit! My family loved it. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the chicken was tender and juicy.


BABA BALOCH
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Zoe Januarie
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


ImLivingJoyfully
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it several times for potlucks and it's always a hit.


Marie Prowse
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I served it with a side salad and it was a perfect meal.


Cats letlatsa
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This Creamy Tuscan Chicken Mac and Cheese was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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