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Chicken Caprese Mac and Cheese. A quick and easy one pot meal loaded with juicy chicken, cheesy pasta and fresh tomatoes and basil.
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Chicken Caprese Macaroni and Cheese

Chicken Caprese Mac and Cheese. A quick and easy one pot meal loaded with juicy chicken, cheesy pasta and fresh tomatoes and basil.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken caprese macaroni and cheese recipe
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts thin cut or breast portions cut in half
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil

Caprese Macaroni and Cheese

  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups dried elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup fresh basil
  • balsamic glaze optional topping

Instructions

  • In a large sauce pan add 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat to medium high. Add 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, and ¼ teaspoon dried basil. Cook for about 5 minutes and then turn to cook the other side. Sprinkle the other side with remaining spices. Cook until the chicken is cooked throughout to 165 degrees and no longer pink. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate.
  • Add 2 cloves minced garlic to the pan and cook for about 30 seconds. Pour in 2 cups chicken broth. Measure out 1 cup evaporated milk and whisk in 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Pour into the pan with the chicken broth and stir together. Add in 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper and stir.
  • Add in 3 cups dried elbow macaroni. Bring to a simmer and let the noodles cook stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes until noodles are tender. Add in 2 cups grated parmesan cheese, and 1 cup grated mozzarellaand stir to mix. Add in ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved and ¼ cup fresh basil. Stir.
  • Slice the chicken and add back to the pan. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired. Serve warm and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1457mg | Potassium: 652mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 7.8mg | Calcium: 493mg | Iron: 1mg

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