{this isn't my photo, but the dish looked very similar}
I can't believe how long it has been since I did a dinner last night post. Can you tell we've been throwing together easy dinners or eating out for the past...uh...few months?
Call it nesting, or what have you, but I saw this recipe in my most recent issue of Martha Stewart Living and decided it was an easy fix for a Monday night meal. Chicken and Broccolini Mac and Cheese, fulfilling the ever-present mac and cheese craving, while throwing in a little veggies and protein. Voila!
Chicken-and-Broccolini Mac and Cheese
Active Time: 30 minutes. Total Time: 55 minutes. Serves 4-6.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish
2 cups whole milk (I used 1%)
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves, cut in half horizontally
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
8 oz. cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
12 oz. wide egg noodles (I used rigatoni)
12 oz. broccolini or broccoli florets
8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2-1/2 cups)
1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 3-quart broilerproof baking dish with oil. Bring milk to a simmer in a pot. Add chicken; simmer until cooked, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Remove pot from heat; whisk in mustard and cream cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Shred chicken. Cook noodles in a pot of boiling salted water 3 minutes. Add broccolini; cook until noodles and broccolini are al dente, 2 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain noodles and broccolini; toss with chicken, sauce, pasta water, and cheddar. Transfer to baking dish. Toss breadcrumbs with oil; sprinkle over casserole. Cover with parchment-lined foil; bake 20 minutes. Uncover casserole; increase heat to broil. Cook until top is golden brown in places and breadcrumbs are crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
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recipe via www.marthastewart.com
2 comments
Ooooo this sounds GOOD and easy to make. I think we are having ravioli tonight. Thanks for posting!
Ali of
Dressing Ken
that looks so good!!!
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