SIMPLE MACARONI AND CHEESE
A very quick and easy fix to a tasty side-dish. Fancy, designer mac and cheese often costs forty or fifty dollars to prepare when you have so many exotic and expensive cheeses, but they aren't always the best tasting. This recipe is cheap and tasty.
Provided by g0dluvsugly
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth, about 5 minutes. Slowly pour milk into butter-flour mixture while continuously stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese to milk mixture and stir until cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Fold macaroni into cheese sauce until coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 777 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
BUFFALO-CHICKEN MACARONI AND CHEESE
Get the flavors of Buffalo chicken-without the wings-in this outrageously good mac and cheese.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken and garlic and cook 2 minutes, then add 1/2 cup hot sauce and simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 more minute.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and mustard with a wooden spoon until smooth. Whisk in the half-and-half, then add the remaining 1/4 cup hot sauce and stir until thick, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, then whisk in the sour cream until smooth.
- Spread half of the macaroni in the prepared baking dish, then top with the chicken mixture and the remaining macaroni. Pour the cheese sauce evenly on top.
- Put the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted. Stir in the panko, blue cheese and parsley. Sprinkle over the macaroni and bake until bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
CHICKEN MAC & CHEESE
In my family, a stick-to-your-ribs supper has protein, pasta and a good cheese like cheddar. This loaded mac works like a charm at potlucks. -Cynthia Huff, Flora, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onion, salt and pepper; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from pan., In same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour, paprika and cayenne until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese and mustard until cheese is melted., Add macaroni mixture and chicken to sauce. Heat through, stirring to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE
My Chicken Mac and Cheese is perfectly saucy, made with both stretchy mozzarella and sharp cheddar. It's the comfort meal you've been craving! Try is straight out of the pot, or follow my easy additional instructions to bake it.
Provided by Joanna Cismaru
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to keep the pasta from sticking together. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until no longer pink and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- In the same skillet add the onions and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and stir. Cook for another minute. Whisk in the milk and dried mustard. Add the mozzarella, cheddar cheese and stir it in. Continue to cook until the cheese has melted.
- Add the chicken and pasta to the skillet and stir everything together. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 640 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE
This delicious stovetop chicken mac and cheese is perfectly creamy and full of cheesy goodness. Easy to make, this recipe is ready to serve in 30 minutes and. is one that the whole family will love!
Provided by Becky Hardin
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 1 tsp of the butter in a pot or a large skillet over high-medium heat
- Add salt and pepper to the chicken and put the chicken into the pot
- Cook for around 5-7 minutes until slightly brown and cooked through
- Remove the meat from the pot.
- Add the second tsp of butter and the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes
- Pour in the chicken stock and milk, add the mustard and the nutmeg, stir and bring to boil.
- Once boiling add the pasta and give it a good stir.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook pasta for 9-10 minutes while stirring regularly (note 1)
- Once the pasta is cooked, remove the pot from the stove, add all three cheeses and stir thoroughly to bring them all to melt.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Put the chicken with all the accumulated juices into the pot, fold it in and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 727 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 53 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Sodium 861 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MACARONI AND CHEESY CHICKEN BAKED CASSEROLE
Take your mac and cheese weeknight dinner to a whole new level with this veggie-kissed casserole. The crunchy cheese and bread crumb topping makes a perfect finish for the creamy filling.
Provided by By Brooke Lark
Categories Entree
Time 1h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Beat in flour, onion salt, garlic salt and pepper with whisk until thickened. Cook 1 minute longer. Beat in milk. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring frequently; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in 3 cups of the cheese until melted. Stir in macaroni, chicken and frozen broccoli. Pour into baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese on top.
- In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and melted butter; stir until combined. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
- Bake 33 to 36 minutes or until mixture is bubbly (at least 165°F in center) and bread crumbs are browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize About 1 1/4 cups, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g
EASY CHICKEN AND MACARONI CASSEROLE
This chicken and macaroni casserole is made with condensed soup, frozen peas, and pimientos. Use a rotisserie chicken for even faster preparation.
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 809 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE
I saw my local ballpark was introducing Buffalo chicken mac and cheese and thought it was a great idea! This is what I whipped up. Serve with celery sticks and beer. Let me know what you think.
Provided by Matt R
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
- Cut wings and legs off rotisserie chicken. Skin and bone wings and legs; chop or shred dark meat into bite-size pieces.
- Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Whisk in flour gradually until a thick paste forms. Cook until golden, about 1 minute. Pour in milk, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook until sauce is smooth, about 1 minute more. Reduce heat and season sauce with black pepper.
- Stir Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese into the sauce until melted and combined. Stir in hot sauce, adjusting to reach desired level of spiciness. Add blue cheese, chicken, and macaroni; mix well to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 780.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 157.1 mg, Fat 41.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 47.3 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 977.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
CHICKEN MACARONI
"I often put together this yummy chicken and pasta combination for my daughter and her family," writes Donna V'Dovec of Veradale, Washington. "All she has to do is heat and serve it with a salad or vegetable for a filling meal that tastes great."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Fold in the macaroni and chicken. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 8g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE
Chicken and cheese are made for each other in the ultimate comfort food - easy chicken mac and cheese. Top with crispy breadcrumbs for the perfect finish!
Provided by Nick Evans
Categories Dinner Comfort Food Kid-friendly Cheese Chicken Mac Cheese Pasta
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Serve: Ladle the cheesy chicken macaroni right out of the pot when it's super creamy, and top it with crispy breadcrumbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 507 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 34 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHICKEN & BACON MAC 'N CHEESE
My grandaughters love mac & cheese with bacon! Here is a homemade mac & cheese with bacon & chicken! Easy enough for kids to help make!
Provided by star pooley
Categories Pasta
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Set oven to low broil.
- 2. In small saute pan, brown the chopped bacon. Do not drain off grease.
- 3. In large pot, bring water to rolling boil and add pasta. Cook pasta according to directions.
- 4. In a small pot, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and make a paste, add the milk and stir until mix is creamy smooth. Add shredded cheese and stir until melted.
- 5. Add the drained pasta to the bacon, stir well. This adds a nice crispy texture to the pasta. Stir the cheese mix and chopped chicken into the bacon and pasta. Pour into a greased casserole dish.
- 6. Broil until top is browned. Enjoy!
MAC AND CHEDDAR CHEESE WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield Yield: 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place a pot of water on to boil for macaroni.
- Heat a medium pan over medium to medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and chicken and season with salt and pepper. Saute a couple of minutes then add onion and cook another 5 to 7 minutes until onions are tender and chicken is cooked through. Turn off heat and reserve.
- To boiling pasta water, add pasta and salt to season the cooking water. Cook 5 minutes, then add broccoli and cook 3 minutes more or until pasta is cooked to al dente and florets are just tender.
- While pasta cooks, heat a medium sauce pot over medium heat. Add butter and melt, then add flour, cayenne and paprika and whisk together over heat until roux bubbles then cook a minute more. Whisk in milk and stock and raise heat a little to bring sauce to a quick boil. Simmer sauce to thicken about 5 minutes.
- Drain macaroni or pasta and broccoli florets. Add back to pot and add chicken to the pasta and broccoli.
- Add cheese to milk sauce and stir to melt it in, about a minute or so. Stir in mustard and season sauce with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli and cooked pasta and stir to combine. Adjust seasonings, transfer to a large serving platter and serve.
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