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chicken caesar macaroni and cheese

clownman70360 avatar
Recipe by
raymond spencer
@clownman70360
st bernard, LA

ok what if chicken caesar and macaroni and cheese are combine together,so i created this recipe,this is a best dinner you never forget.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chicken caesar macaroni and cheese

  • 6
    skinless and boneless chicken breast halves,cut into strips
  • 1 c
    caesar dressing
  • 3/4 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1
    (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 1/2 c
    margarine
  • 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3 c
    whole milk
  • 1 c
    creamy caesar dressing
  • 1 c
    shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1 c
    shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 c
    shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 c
    crushed salad croutons

How To Make chicken caesar macaroni and cheese

  • 1
    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.
  • 2
    Place in a large ziplock bag,add caesar dressing,parmesan cheese and garlic powder,zip the bag and marinade for 2 hours.
  • 3
    After that,take the chicken strips out of the ziplock bag,transfer to a 8-inch square casserole dish.
  • 4
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 5
    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.Cook penne pasta 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.
  • 6
    Melt the magarine 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.Steam milk into the pot while stirring to mix with the roux completely,add caesar dressing;cook until just about simmering,about 5 minutes more.
  • 7
    Add cheeses in small amounts to the sauce and stir to melts completely before adding the next position;cook and stir until thick and smooth,2 to 3 minutes.
  • 8
    Pour the sauce over the chicken and penne pasta;stir to coat.Sprinkle with crushed salad croutons
  • 9
    Bake in preheated oven until the topping is crispy,30 to 35 minutes.
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