tuscan garlic chicken macaroni and cheese

How To Make tuscan garlic chicken macaroni and cheese

• 1

  Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• 2

  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;season with Tuscan Garlic Spice Mix,blend together with a fork and transfer to a 9x12 casserole dish.
• 3

  Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.Cook macaroni 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.
• 4

  Melt margarine 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.
• 5

  Season with Tuscan Garlic Spice Mix.Stream milk and heavy cream into the pot while stirring to mix with the roux completely;cook until just about simmering,about 5 minutes more.
• 6

  Add sharp cheddar and italian blend cheeses in small amounts to the sauce and stir to melt completely before adding the next portion;cook and stir until thick and smooth,2 to 3 minutes.
• 7

  Pour the sauce over the chicken and macaroni;stir to coat.Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
• 8

  Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes.
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