Ultimate Cheesy Mac With Chicken Recipes

CHICKEN MAC & CHEESE

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.

ULTIMATE MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package for al dente pasta. Rinse under cold water; drain well.
• 2. Melt butter in same saucepan on medium heat. Sprinkle with flour and seasonings. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until well blended. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Stirring constantly, cook 3 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Add macaroni; toss gently to coat. Pour into greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Mix panko and paprika; sprinkle evenly over top.
• 3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

MACARONI AND CHEESY CHICKEN BAKED CASSEROLE

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.

CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE

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.

MAC AND CHEESE WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Brush both sides with olive oil. Grill until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Dice chicken and set aside. Cook broccoli in medium pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
• Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually mix in cream. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add both cheeses and stir until sauce is smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add pasta, chicken, and broccoli to sauce; mix well. Garnish with chives and serve.

CHEESY CHICKEN & VEGGIE MAC

Steps:

• Cook Macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water along with the macaroni. Drain; return to pan.
• Add Cheese Sauce Mix and remaining ingredients; mix well. Cook on low heat 1 to 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

ULTIMATE CHEESY MAC WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350. Grease an 8x11.5 with cooking spray.
• Cook pasta until al-dente.
• Chop chicken and cube the mozzarella, put to the side.
• In a medium sauce pan, melt 3 Tbutter. Once the butter is melted, add the flour and combine, add the milk, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add the shredded cheese once the milk comes to a simmer. Turn heat off once cheese is melted.
• Combine pasta, chicken and mozzarella in a large bowl, pour cheese sauce over pasta mixture and mix well. Pour everything into the greased pan.
• For topping, Melt the remaining 2 T butter, combine with bread crumbs, fresh garlic and Parmesan cheese. Cover casserole evenly.
• Bake uncovered for 35 min or until golden and bubbly.