Delectable Stovetop Deluxe Mac & Cheese with Chicken, Mushrooms and Bacon (bits)
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 1/4 c. spelt rotini (or regular macaroni or shells if you prefer)1 c. 2% or skim milk1 1/2 c. shredded cheese blend containing at least cheddar and Monterey jack1/3 c. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3 slices low-fat or fat-free American cheese, torn into pieces1/2 tsp. ground white pepper (this is really important!!)3 white mushrooms, sliced3 oz. cubed chicken breast, cooked (I use Trader Joe's Just Grilled Chicken Strips and cut them up)2 Tbsp. faux bacon bits1/8 c. bread crumbs1/4 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
Follow directions on pasta package.
While pasta is cooking, sautee sliced mushrooms in olive oil until they turn brown and become slightly softened. Covering sautee pan with a lid will steam them and therefore help them cook faster.
When pasta is cooked, drain and pour back into pot. Add American cheese pieces first so they begin to melt, then add milk. Turn stove on low heat as you add other ingredients.
Slowly add remaining cheeses, mushrooms, chicken, bread crumbs and white pepper, stirring to make sure everything melts together.
Once everything has combined into a gooey mass, add faux bacon bits and mix.
Makes six 1-cup servings.
**Note: This dish is addictive. Make sure not to make it for just yourself or you'll eat it all!
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KSEEDEN.
While pasta is cooking, sautee sliced mushrooms in olive oil until they turn brown and become slightly softened. Covering sautee pan with a lid will steam them and therefore help them cook faster.
When pasta is cooked, drain and pour back into pot. Add American cheese pieces first so they begin to melt, then add milk. Turn stove on low heat as you add other ingredients.
Slowly add remaining cheeses, mushrooms, chicken, bread crumbs and white pepper, stirring to make sure everything melts together.
Once everything has combined into a gooey mass, add faux bacon bits and mix.
Makes six 1-cup servings.
**Note: This dish is addictive. Make sure not to make it for just yourself or you'll eat it all!
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KSEEDEN.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 278.8
- Total Fat: 9.6 g
- Cholesterol: 33.2 mg
- Sodium: 552.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 26.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 20.0 g
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