30 minutes
Cook Time
6
Number of Servings
What to do:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Season chicken breast with blackening seasoning.
- Heat pan on high heat with 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
- Place chicken breast down in pan. Sear each side for 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a baking sheet and place it in oven for 12-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Heat 1 1/2 cups milk in another large pot until simmering.
- In a pan over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp. olive oil and saute broccoli, minced garlic, and spinach until spinach wilted.
- Whisk remaining 1/4 cup milk, pasta water, flour, garlic powder in a small bowl until combined. Add flour mixture to pot; whisk over heat for 2-3 minutes or until sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and add cheddar. Whisk until cheddar is melted.
- Drain pasta and add to cheese sauce. Mix in veggies.
- Once chicken is cooked, remove from oven. Slice chicken and place on top of 1 cup of mac & cheese.
Blackened Chicken Mac and Cheese
By: Andy Ruszczyk
Indulge in this creamy, cheesy goodness that everyone in the family will love!
Nutrition Facts
What you will need:
- 1 lb. skinless, chicken breast
- blackening seasoning (1 Tbsp. of paprika, garlic powder, & onion powder)
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 8 oz. elbow pasta, whole wheat, dry
- 1 head broccoli, chopped
- 6 oz. baby spinach, rinsed and drained
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 3/4 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 3 Tbsp. whole wheat flour
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, lowfat, shredded
- 1/2 cup pasta water
- salt & pepper to taste
