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Cook macaroni in unsalted water according to package direction until "al dente." Drain macaroni and add back to pot. The macaroni will be cooked again with the sauce so it is best not to over-cook it at this stage.
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Stir in butter and chopped cooked chicken.
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Meanwhile, add milk, grated cheeses, cracked raw eggs, flour and Dijon mustard to blender or food processor. Process until well mixed. Stir into cooked chicken and cheese.
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Heat over medium high heat while stirring until smooth and thick. This takes about 3-5 minutes.
Recipes
Kiddo Mac & Cheese with Chicken
Here's a delicious one-pot meal of an old favourite that has lots of protein and calcium for growing kids. It is an easy dish to make and older kids can be taught to make it themselves.
Ingredients
- Serves: 6
- Prep Time:
- Cook Time:
- 2 cups (500 mL) whole wheat elbow macaroni, dry
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
- 2 cups (500 mL) cooked chicken, diced
- 1 1/2 cup (375 mL) 2% milk
- 2 cups (500 mL) cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) Asiago cheese, shredded
- 2 eggs, medium
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard
Instructions
Sprinkle in favourite herbs and spices like sweet basil or chili powder during the final step of preparation.
Nutrition Info
- Per 205 g serving Amount
- Calories 450
- Protein 35 g
- Fat 21 g
- Saturated Fat 12 g
- Carbohydrate 31 g
- Fibre 3 g
- Sugar 5 g
- Cholesterol 150 mg
- Sodium 430 mg
- Per 205 g serving % Daily Value
- Potassium 12
- Calcium 45
- Iron 10
- Vitamin A 6
- Vitamin C 0
- Vitamin B6 23
- Vitamin B12 46
- Folate 12
- Magnesium 33
- Zinc 32
