Tomato Mac and Cheese

Tomato Mac and Cheese

Amplify your party buffet with a mac and cheese recipe that will get the crowd roaring. Put your own signature twist on this classic party dish with bite sized chicken chunks and plump tomatoes, and finish with a savory panko parmesan crust.
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  • 18 mins

    Cooking Time

  • 10 mins

    Prep Time

  • 4 People

    Serves

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 3 Tbsp. panko bread crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 package Knorr® Cheesy Cheddar Pasta Side
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup low-fat milk
  • 1 pint heirloom grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 2 Tbsp. thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

  1. HEAT 1 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Remove and cool slightly. Stir in Parmesan and set aside.

  2. SEASON chicken, if desired, with salt and pepper. Heat remaining oil in same skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken and onion, stirring occasionally, until chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 6 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  3. ADD water, milk and Knorr® Pasta Sides™ - Cheesy Cheddar to same skillet and bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes, adding tomatoes during last 2 minutes of cook time. Stir in chicken and basil and top with bread crumbs. Garnish, if desired, with chopped avocado; now it's delicious. Dig in!

  1. Amount per Serving
Nutritional values Amount per Serving
Energy (g) 410.0
Calcium (g) 102.0 mg
Carbohydrates (g) 39.0 g
Cholesterol (g) 85.0 mg
Fat (g) 15.0 g
Fiber (g) 3.0 g
Iron (g) 1.0 mg
Potassium (g) 666.0 mg
Protein (g) 33.0 g
Saturated Fat (g) 3.0 g
Sodium (g) 450.0 mg
Sugars (g) 6.0 g
Trans Fat (g) 0.0 g

Hints & Tips

Plant-Based Tip: Replace chicken with 1 can (15 oz.) low sodium black beans, rinsed & drained. Cook with onion and then continue as above. 

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