Ztejas Macaroni And Chicken Recipes

Z'TEJAS MACARONI AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Macaroni and Cheese Sauce:.
• Place cream in a saucepan. On medium heat, using a wire whisk, reduce till one-fourth has gone and slightly thickened.
• Add garlic, blue cheese and chipotle.
• Melt for approximately 5 minutes.
• Elbow Macaroni Blanched:.
• Add water to a stockpot, place on high flame and bring to a boil for one minute. Add salt.
• Boil water for three minutes then add macaroni and stir every minute from bottom.
• Cook for 10-12 minutes or until al dente.
• Using a colander place macaroni and drain well then place macaroni in ice cold water to shock.
• Z'Tejas Macaroni and Chicken:.
• Salt and pepper chicken breast and place butter down on skillet.
• Place marinated chicken skin side down and place in large cast iron skillet on top.
• Sear for approximately 4 minutes till crispy.
• Turn over on grill and cook till done then turn on skin side down for approximately one minute.
• Before slicing, removing cartilage and slice in 6 pieces.
• Using a 12-inch cast iron or skillet, add mac and cheese sauce, jack and cheddar mix.
• Heat up till cheese melts approximately 1-2 minutes.
• Add macaroni to sauce.
• Top with jack and cheddar cheese mix.
• Top with bacon gratin (and place under broiler for approximately 2 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Arrange sliced chicken in a star shape method and place green chiles in center on top between chicken.

EASIEST CHICKEN MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix all ingredients together in an ungreased 11"x7" casserole dish.
• Cover and bake until macaroni is tender, about 55 minutes.