Skillet Macaroni and Cheese
Recipe by Katie Serbinski, MS, RD of Mom to Mom Nutrition
- Prep time 5 minutes
- Cook time 25 minutes
- Servings 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 (5-ounce) package cheese, semisoft with garlic and fine herbs
- 1 1/2 cups milk, fat-free
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 cup cheese, shredded Cheddar
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, chicken and onion. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in semi-soft cheese. Gradually add milk and flour into chicken mixture. Continue stirring and cooking over medium heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
- Reduce heat to low. Add hot sauce, cheddar cheese and cooked macaroni. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese is melted. Stir in spinach.
- Serve immediately. Top with cherry tomatoes.
Nutritional Information
- Serving size: 14.64 ounces
- Calories: 640
- Carbohydrate: 55g (18%)
- Protein: 44g (88%)
- Total Fat: 28g (43%)
- Saturated Fat: 13g (65%)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 115mg (38%)
- Sodium: 530mg (22%)
- Dietary Fiber: 3g (12%)
- Calcium: 25%
*These values are approximate. Per serving, based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.
