Chicken Caprese Macaroni and Cheese

User Reviews

5.0

3 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    345 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken Caprese Macaroni and Cheese

Chicken Caprese Mac and Cheese. A quick and easy one pot meal loaded with juicy chicken, cheesy pasta and fresh tomatoes and basil.

I Made This!

Be the first!

Save this

Be the first!

Ingredients

Servings

Chicken

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts thin cut or breast portions cut in half
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil

Caprese Macaroni and Cheese

  • 2 cloves minced garlic 
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups dried elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup fresh basil
  • balsamic glaze optional topping
Add to Shopping List

Instructions

  1. In a large sauce pan add 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat to medium high. Add 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, and ¼ teaspoon dried basil. Cook for about 5 minutes and then turn to cook the other side. Sprinkle the other side with remaining spices. Cook until the chicken is cooked throughout to 165 degrees and no longer pink. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate.
  2. Add 2 cloves minced garlic to the pan and cook for about 30 seconds. Pour in 2 cups chicken broth. Measure out 1 cup evaporated milk and whisk in 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Pour into the pan with the chicken broth and stir together. Add in 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper and stir.
  3. Add in 3 cups dried elbow macaroni. Bring to a simmer and let the noodles cook stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes until noodles are tender. Add in 2 cups grated parmesan cheese, and 1 cup grated mozzarellaand stir to mix. Add in ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved and ¼ cup fresh basil. Stir.
  4. Slice the chicken and add back to the pan. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired. Serve warm and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Show Details
Calories 345kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 1457mg (61%) Potassium 652mg (19%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 475IU (10%) Vitamin C 7.8mg (9%) Calcium 493mg (49%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 345 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 345kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 1457mg 61%
Potassium 652mg 14%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 475IU 10%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 9%
Calcium 493mg 49%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

3 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Skillet Macaroni and Cheese With Chicken and Vegetables

American, International
0.0 (0 reviews)

Chicken Ranch Macaroni and Cheese

American
4.9 (99 reviews)

Easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

American
5.0 (12 reviews)

Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

American
4.9 (330 reviews)

Skinny Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

American
4.8 (231 reviews)

Macaroni and Cheese Soup with Broccoli

American
4.7 (153 reviews)

Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese

American
5.0 (3 reviews)

Crab Macaroni and Cheese

American
5.0 (3 reviews)

Truffled Macaroni and Cheese

American
4.1 (351 reviews)

Jalapeno Popper Macaroni and Cheese

American
5.0 (3 reviews)

No-Recipe Macaroni and Cheese

American
5.0 (60 reviews)

Flamin’ Cheetos Macaroni and Cheese

American
3.6 (171 reviews)