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macaroni and cheese with chicken and veggies

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Jennifer Standerfer
Cape Girardeau, MO

My attempt to make macaroni and cheese a healthier, more well-balanced meal. Turned out to be a hit!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For macaroni and cheese with chicken and veggies

  • 2 c
    uncooked elbow macaroni, cooked according to box
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground mustard
  • 1/4 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 2 c
    shredded cheese, use one kind or a mixture
  • 1 bunch
    broccoli, steamed and cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 c
    tomatoes, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 1/2 c
    chicken, cooked and shredded
  • bread crumbs to top

How To Make macaroni and cheese with chicken and veggies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350
  • 2
    Melt butter in pan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir minute. Stir in cheese until melted.
  • 3
    Add macaroni, chicken, broccoli, and tomatoes.
  • 4
    Pour into 2 quart casserole dish. Top with breadcrumbs. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

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