Laughing Mac & Cheese
Ready In: 22 mins
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (14 1/2ounce) package elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 (3/4ounce) wedges Laughing Cow cheese
- 2 cups medium cheddar, shredded
- 2 cups colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1⁄2 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1 cup broccoli slaw mix
- 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fine ground black pepper
- paprika, to sprinkle
MARINADE
- 1⁄8 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1⁄8 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1⁄8 cup extra virgin olive oil
- handful fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fine ground black pepper
Directions
- Prepare marinade by whisking together all ingredients in a small bowl and transferring to a large plastic baggie. Add the chicken to the baggie, shake to coat the chicken, and marinade for at least 1 hour (up to 4).
- Bake chicken on parchment-lined cookie sheet at 350*F for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear; let chicken rest while macaroni is cooking.
- Prepare macaroni as directed on package; drain well, cover to keep warm.
- Cube chicken, cover to keep warm.
- In large saucepan over medium-heat, combine butter, extra virgin olive oil, cheeses, milk, dried onion flakes, salt and pepper; stir constantly until melted.
- Add macaroni, broccoli slaw and cubed chicken to the cheese mixture; mix well.
- Transfer to a large, deep, greased casserole dish; sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350*F for 35-40 minutes, or until cheese turns light brown.
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