If you've never had baked mac n cheese. Just, I mean, you're going to want to just go and make this right now because it's so freaking amazing!
What you'll need:
1. 1 small bag of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2. 1 can of Campbell's cheddar cheese
3. 1 box of macaroni noodles
4. Breadcrumbs, Italian or garlic seasoned ones are perfect
5. Splash of milk
6. 2 chicken breasts
7. Spices and such for chicken marinade
8. Parmesan cheese
9. Small square Pyrex pan
OKAY! First set the oven to 350, and get a pot and start boiling some water for the macaroni. Then, you'll marinade your chicks. I used a little teriyaki, soy sauce, garlic powder, pepper, and a little bit of sea salt. My chicken had been marinating for about 3 hours before I cooked it, but you can soak yours for however long you feel necessary. Once done marinating, I used my George Foreman to grill them up.
While those are cooking, put about half the box of mac in the pot and cook until desired softness. Drain. Open the Campbell's cheddar cheese put it in the pot, put a 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar cheese, add about 1/8 cup of milk, and 1/8 cup of Parmesan cheese, put the noodles back in the pot, stir.
Flip your chicken! Wait 4-5 minutes, make sure it's cooked all the way through and cube.
Now, take your pan. Put half the mac in there. Sprinkle half the chicken over the layer, then sprinkle with sharp cheddar cheese. Repeat. Top with a thin layer of bread crumbs. Pop the pan in the oven for 10 minutes, patiently wait. Don't go burning yourself trying to take the pan out of the oven. I mean it's irresistible and all, but, you must wait.
Okay, go ahead, take an over sized spoonful of the chicken baked mac n cheese and devour. Go back for seconds. Even thirds. Share or don't share! If you like it let me know! Enjoy :]
I just ate this recipe for lunch. Yum is all I have to say to this. I've never tried this one out before, so I wasn't really sure how it was going to turn out. But, it really was delicious. So, the things you're going to have to get for this are:
1. Chicken breasts (get a big bag of chicken breasts, the store brand, there are a lot and its usually cheaper than if you were to just buy a 3 pack of breasts from Purdue or a different name brand.) I got my bag of 8 precooked chicken breasts from Walmart for 7.00
2. Italian dressing: At Meijer I found a deal through my mPerks buy 2 Meijer brand dressings get 1 free, also I had a 1$ off coupon from a previous purchase when I bought 2, so I got 3 dressings for 2.00
3. Bacon: Any bacon will do, I used bacon bits, (Walmart: 1.50)
4. Bread: I used potato bread, but again any bread will do, (Walmart: 1.75)
5. Lettuce: I bought a caesar salad mix, because I like to eat it with other meals, (Hyvee 1.68)
6. Tomatoes: I don't really eat tomatoes, and I didn't on this but normally you can get 4 on a vine for 2.00
So, the grand total is . . . 15.93, but EVERYTHING even the bread can be reused. So you're probably only using >4$ worth of food. Which is really good!
First take the chicken breast defrost it in the microwave until unfrozen. Then, place it in the frying pan with about 3 to 4 tablespoons of Italian dressing and your bacon, however much you want. If you bought precooked chicken, cook the chicken until its a little crispy. If it's raw, please make sure to cook it all the way through so you don't get sick!
While your chicken is cooking toast your bread, put on some mayo, the lettuce, tomato and maybe a little salt and pepper if you want. Once the chicken is done slap that baby onto the bread cut the sandwich together and you're good to go! My sandwich was gone in a flash, and sadly I wish I could have another and another and another!!!!!!!
Hope you like it!
-Steph
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