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Mac and Cheese with Chicken, Tomato and Basil (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

Mac and Cheese with Chicken, Tomato and Basil (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

12 oz dry elbow macaroni
6 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups grated asiago cheese
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
2 beefsteak tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped and drained
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves , torn into large pieces
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups panko ( japanese breadcrumbs)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a large baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water.
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, until blended and pale yellow. Whisk in the milk, then season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring until thickened and smooth. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the Asiago and 1 cup Parmesan.
3. Combine the macaroni, sauce, tomatoes, and basil in a large bowl. Add the chicken and stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into the baking dish.
4. Mix the panko with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Sprinkle over the macaroni and bake until heated through and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Calories: 930
Total Fat: 50 grams
Saturated Fat: 24 grams
Total Carbohydrates: 73 grams
Protein: 47 grams
Sodium: 990 milligrams
Cholesterol: 125 milligrams
Fiber: 4 grams

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	7284.67 Kcal (30499 kJ)
Calories from fat	3699.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	411.08g	632%
Cholesterol	860.03mg	287%
Sodium	14306.71mg	596%
Potassium	4280.85mg	91%
Total Carbs	506.16g	169%
Sugars	65.57g	262%
Dietary Fiber	17.11g	68%
Protein	393.73g	787%
Vitamin C	10.2mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	28%
Iron	22.3mg	124%
Calcium	8645.8mg	865%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	234.49 Kcal (982 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.23g	632%
Cholesterol	27.68mg	287%
Sodium	460.53mg	596%
Potassium	137.8mg	91%
Total Carbs	16.29g	169%
Sugars	2.11g	262%
Dietary Fiber	0.55g	68%
Protein	12.67g	787%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	17%
Iron	0.7mg	124%
Calcium	278.3mg	865%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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