tuscan garlic chicken macaroni and cheese

Name: Tuscan Garlic Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 5 skinless,boneless chicken breasts,cut into strips; 1 (16 ounce) package macaroni; 1/2 cup(s) margarine; 1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour; 2 cup(s) whole milk; 2 cup(s) heavy cream; 2 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 cup(s) shredded italian cheese blend; 1 cup(s) panko bread crumbs; ## TUSCAN GARLIC SPICE MIX; 2 tablespoon(s) dried rosemary; 2 tablespoon(s) dried thyme; 4 teaspoon(s) fennel seeds; 4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 2 teaspoon(s) dried marjoram; 1 teaspoon(s) dried sage

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raymond spencer

st bernard, LA

Updated on Apr 27, 2020

this new mac and cheese recipe it filled with garlic chicken and a flavor of tuscan,it's super delicious,it was good with side of salad and some dinner rolls.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr 10 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

5 skinless,boneless chicken breasts,cut into strips
1 (16 ounce) package macaroni
1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded italian cheese blend
1 cup panko bread crumbs
TUSCAN GARLIC SPICE MIX
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
2 tablespoons dried thyme
4 teaspoons fennel seeds
4 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried sage

How To Make tuscan garlic chicken macaroni and cheese

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Prepare a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat.Cook chicken in skillet until no longer pink in the center,5 to 7 minutes;season with Tuscan Garlic Spice Mix,blend together with a fork and transfer to a 9x12 casserole dish.
Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.Cook macaroni in the boiling water,stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite,8 minutes;drain and mix with chicken in the casserole dish.
Step 4

Melt margarine in a large pot over medium heat.Cook flour in melted margarine until the flour is cooked and the mixture forms a roux,about 5 minutes.
Step 5

Season with Tuscan Garlic Spice Mix.Stream milk and heavy cream into the pot while stirring to mix with the roux completely;cook until just about simmering,about 5 minutes more.
Step 6

Add sharp cheddar and italian blend cheeses in small amounts to the sauce and stir to melt completely before adding the next portion;cook and stir until thick and smooth,2 to 3 minutes.
Step 7

Pour the sauce over the chicken and macaroni;stir to coat.Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Step 8

Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes.
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