macaroni and cheese with chicken and veggies
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My attempt to make macaroni and cheese a healthier, more well-balanced meal. Turned out to be a hit!
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prep time
25 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
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yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, cooked according to box
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese, use one kind or a mixture
- 1 bunch broccoli, steamed and cut into bite size pieces
- 1 cup tomatoes, cut into bite size pieces
- 1 1/2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
- - bread crumbs to top
How To Make macaroni and cheese with chicken and veggies
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350
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Step 2Melt 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.
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Step 3Add macaroni, chicken, broccoli, and tomatoes.
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Step 4Pour into 2 quart casserole dish. Top with breadcrumbs. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.
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