Chicken Mccheese Food

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.

BUFFALO-CHICKEN MACARONI AND CHEESE

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 MCCHEESE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and cook in covered 1 1/2 quart casserole at 350* for 1 hour.

CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In large pot boil water, add pinch of salt and a few drops canola oil.
• cook shells in boiling water for 5-6 minutes.
• drain, rinse and set aside.
• melt butter and sautee onion and garlic, remove 4 tablespoons butter.
• add white flour and reduce heat.
• add half and half.
• add shredded cheddar.
• when melted, stir in pasta and chicken.
• add salt and pepper to taste.
• crush salad croutons to powder in ziploc bag or between two bowls.
• add reserved butted and parmesan cheese.
• transfer pasta/cheese mix to 9x 13 baking pan.
• top with crouton and cheese mix.
• bake 350 for 12 minutes or till topping is browned.

CHICKEN-MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over med-high heat, saute onions in butter until onions are tender.
• Add in soup and 1 ½ cups cheese; gradually stir in milk.
• Cook over medium heat until cheese melts; stir in chicken and macaroni; taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Transfer mixture to a greased 2 ½ quart casserole; sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
• Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 30 minutes or until heated through.
• Top with remaining ½ cup cheese and bake 5 minutes.