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EASY MAC AND CHEESE VEGGIE CHICKEN CASSEROLE FROM COUNTRY CROCK®



Easy Mac and Cheese Veggie Chicken Casserole from Country Crock® image

Cooked pasta is combined with cheese, diced cooked chicken, and veggies then popped in the oven for a quick, family-pleasing, one-dish dinner.

Provided by Country Crock®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Country Crock®

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread, melted, divided
1 cup 2% milk
8 ounces dry rotini pasta, cooked and drained
2 cups diced cooked chicken
4 cups assorted frozen vegetables, thawed
2 ¼ cups finely shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
¼ cup plain dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine 3 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread, milk, rotini, chicken, vegetables and cheddar cheese in 8-inch baking dish.
  • Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and remaining Spread in small bowl; sprinkle over top of casserole.
  • Bake until heated through and crumbs are toasted, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 466.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CHEESY CHICKEN & VEGGIE MAC



Cheesy Chicken & Veggie Mac image

This is from Kraft Foods for the most part -- I have altered it quite a bit -- the original called for boxed mac-n-cheese and while both DH love the boxed dinner stuff, we love homemade more so assuming I have time, I make it this way and sometimes when I am busy I sub the Kraft dinner instead. I usually use broccoli and cauliflower for my veggies since that is what we like. Sometimes I use peas and we like that just as much! Also, the cayenne is not that much for us we like spicy -- if you don't cut it down or leave it out! :) Also, at the bottom of the directions, I will put my method for cooking chicken for recipes like this -- easy and good! Cook time for chicken is not included in prep time.

Provided by SarahBeth

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 1 dish, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 (10 ounce) bag frozen vegetables
1 cup milk
16 ounces processed cheese, cubed (velveeta)
1/4 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook elbow noodles according to the package directions, and add frozen veggies during the last 5 minutes of cooking. When done cooking, drain noodle and veggie mixture.
  • Return noodles and veggies to pot, add chicken and, over medium heat, stir in cheese, milk, butter and spices until creamy and everything is warmed through.
  • Dish directly onto your plate and enjoy!
  • HOW I COOK MY CHICKEN:
  • Depending on how much chicken I have to cook, I use a 2:1 ratio of water to chicken broth.
  • I add spices to the water/chicken broth depending on what dish. For example, I use cumin and cayenne for Mexican, and I use Italian seasoning, fresh ground black pepper and a bit of olive oil for Italian dishes. For this dish I just use the chicken broth, a bit of salt and small splash of worsteshire sauce.
  • Bring the water/broth/spices mix to a rolling boil. Add chicken breast to pot, bring back to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Turn heat down and simmer for ten minutes. Then take off heat completely and let sit in hot water for 15-20 minutes.
  • Take chicken out and let cool until you can handle it.
  • Shred or cube the chicken.
  • Add to the dish it was intended for!
  • NOTE: I should probably note, this works very well for medium sized BONELESS SKINLESS breasts -- if using large or bone in pieces, it will probably take longer. Just check frequently.

CHEESY CHICKEN & VEGGIE MAC



Cheesy Chicken & Veggie Mac image

We know you like chicken, so we've prepared this cheesy recipe with macaroni and vegetables for your enjoyment. The best part? It's ready in 25 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower)
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil spread
1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/8 tsp. garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cook Macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water along with the macaroni. Drain; return to pan.
  • Add Cheese Sauce Mix and remaining ingredients; mix well. Cook on low heat 1 to 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 640 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

EASY MAC & CHEESE VEGGIE CHICKEN CASSEROLE



EASY MAC & CHEESE VEGGIE CHICKEN CASSEROLE image

Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Pasta     Vegetable     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Casserole/Gratin     Potluck

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 T. butter spread (such as Country Crock), melted, divided
1 C. 2% milk
8 oz. rotini pasta, cooked and drained
2 C. diced cooked chicken
4 C. frozen vegetables, thawed
2 1/4 C. shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 C. dry bread crumbs
1 T. grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Combine 3 T. of spread with milk, pasta, chicken, veggies and cheddar cheese in an 8-inch baking dish. Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan and remaining spread in a small bowl; sprinkle on top. Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

CHICKEN & VEGGIE MAC



Chicken & Veggie Mac image

This one-pan wonder is a scrumptious blend of chicken, colorful vegetables and classic mac and cheese that also can fit into a healthy eating plan.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield Makes 4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots and cauliflower)
1/4 cup fat-free milk
2 tsp. unsalted butter
1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/8 tsp. garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cook Macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package, adding vegetables to the boiling water along with the macaroni; drain. Return macaroni mixture to saucepan.
  • Add Cheese Sauce Mix and remaining ingredients; mix well. Cook on low heat 1 to 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

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