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Creamy Chicken Mac

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min

This macaroni and cheese recipe is quick, delicious and a great way to use up leftover chicken for added protein. This dish is a perfect addition to your weeknight dinner rotation. 

Makes

4 servings

Serving size

¾ cup (includes lemon juice)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons margarine 

2 tablespoons flour 

¼ cube low-sodium chicken bouillon 

1 ½ cups water 

2 tablespoons cream cheese 

1 tablespoon mayonnaise 

½ teaspoon onion powder 

¼ teaspoon garlic powder 

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 

¼ teaspoon salt 

4-ounce chicken breast, cubed and cooked 

3 cups elbow macaroni, cooked to package instructions 

1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, included in nutritional analysis) 

Instructions

  1. Add margarine and flour to a skillet on medium heat, cook a few minutes, whisking to prevent lumps from forming.  
  2. In a separate bowl, dissolve bouillon in water. Add to skillet slowly, whisking as it thickens.  
  3. Melt in cream cheese and mayonnaise.  
  4. Add onion and garlic powders, pepper, and salt, continuing to stir.  
  5. Add chicken and macaroni, stir to coat.  
  6. Add lemon juice at the end (if desired). 

Cooking Tip

Add in some greens such as peas or cooked broccoli.

Recipe contributed by Satellite Healthcare

Nutrition Info

Nutrition Info

Makes: 4 servings  Serving size: ¾ cup (includes lemon juice)

Calories

426

Fat

8 g

Saturated Fat

2 g

Trans Fat

0 g

Cholesterol

29 mg

Carbohydrates

72 g

Sugar

3 g

Fiber

4 g

Protein

20 g

Sodium

225 mg

Calcium

39 mg

Phosphorus

80 mg

Potassium

306 mg