Recipe Name Moosewood's Mac&Cheese with Chicken Submitted by embrandon
Recipe Description A nutrient rich version of an old classic
Quantity 2 Quantity Unit servings
Prep Time (minutes) 20 Cook Time (minutes) 45 Ready In (minutes) 65
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
1/2
pound, rawboneless skinless chicken breast (broiled and chopped)
3/4
cup (not packed)cottage cheese fat free
3/4
cupbuttermilk, low-fat
1/2
tablespoonbrown Mustard
1/8
teaspoonnutmeg
1/4
teaspoonsalt
1/2
cupcream, half and half, fat free
2
cupsswiss chard chopped
1/8
cup, choppedOnion, chopped
1/2
cup, shreddedFat Free Cheddar Cheese
4
ouncesmacaroni, elbow
1
tablespoongrated parmesan
1/8
cupPanko Bread crumbs, dry
Steps
Sequence Step
1In a blender puree cottage cheese, buttermilk, mustard, cayenne, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and half
2In a bowl, combine the pureed mixture with the chicken, chard, onions, cheddar cheese, and uncooked macaroni.
3Pour macaroni mixture into a baking dish coated with cooking spray.
4Combine panko bread crumbs and parmesan. Sprinkle over top of casserole.
5Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until the topping is browned and center is firm.