Crispy Chicken Mac And Cheese
Crispy Chicken Mac And Cheese
Everyone could use a time-saving meal and by using a boxed mac and cheese, you can spend more time either baking up pre-made crispy chicken or making your own from scratch. This one will remind you of childhood dinners and that is never a bad thing.Recipe courtesy of Perdue.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Servings
4
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 store-bought or homemade crispy chicken strips or tenders
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
- 1 7 1/4 oz. box macaroni and cheese dinner
- 1 bag baby spinach
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Place frozen strips in single layer on baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake on middle oven rack for 16 to 18 minutes, or until heated through.
- Internal temperature should reach 150°F-160°F.
- As chicken bakes, make the mac and cheese.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil.
- Add macaroni and cook according to package directions.
- Drain the pasta, return to the pot and add spinach.
- Toss to wilt the spinach then add the cheese mixture ingredients.
- Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a serving platter and top with the crispy chicken strips.