20 Minute Chicken Rotini Mac Cheese Recipes

THREE CHEESE CHICKEN & ROTINI PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray an 11x7" casserole dish with non stick cooking spray, and set aside.
• Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, run under cold water to stop cooking, and set aside.
• In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the garlic cooking just until fragrant, about 30-45 seconds. Don't over cook and let the garlic burn or turn bitter.
• Whisk in the flour and pepper until smooth, and cook until the mixture's bubbling. Whisk in the half & half, a little at a time, until completely incorporated and simmer until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Remove the skillet from heat.
• Stir in 3/4 cups of both the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and the Parmesan cheese, whisking until completely melted and the cheese sauce is smooth.
• Add the pasta & chicken to the sauce, stirring gently until everything's evenly combined and generously coated in the cheese sauce.
• Spread the mixture out evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly out overtop. You can be a little generous and add a bit extra for added cheese effect.
• Bake the dish at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until the dish's bubbly throughout and the cheeses are melted and golden brown at the edges. Let rest for 2-3 minutes before scooping and serving.

20-MINUTE CHICKEN ROTINI MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook Pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 3 min.; drain. Return pasta mixture to saucepan.
• Stir in Cheese Sauce, chicken and seasonings; mix well.
• Cook 1 to 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

A 20-MINUTE CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Press chicken breasts with the palm of your hand to flatten to an even thickness.
• Beat egg into a shallow bowl; place bread crumbs into a separate shallow bowl. Dip each chicken breast into beaten egg and press into bread crumbs to coat.
• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat and fry coated chicken breasts until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
• Pour pasta sauce over chicken, cover, and bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Sprinkle chicken with mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Cover and simmer until cheeses melt, about 5 more minutes.

20-MINUTE MAC 'N CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni and about 1 tablespoon salt and cook according to package directions, usually 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a colander and drain well.
• While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a 4-quart pot over medium heat. Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon, stirring and cooking until the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute. Whisk in about 1/2 cup of the milk, whisking until no lumps remain. Then whisk in the rest of the milk until the sauce is smooth. Bring to a simmer and whisk constantly until the sauce is slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the Cheddar, Gruyere and Parmigiano-Reggiano with a wooden spoon. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth. Stir in the pepper and nutmeg and season to taste with salt. Remove from the heat.
• Transfer the drained pasta to a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the pasta and stir until well combined. Serve warm.