Broccoli Chicken Mac N Cheese (21DF)

Friday, March 18, 2016

This recipe is from Autumn Calabrese's cookbook Fixate. I love this cookbook because it's chocked full of 21 Day Fix approved clean eating recipes. These dishes can be enjoyed by all, not just those wanting to lean out!

This recipe tastes like a cheat meal, and my husband and kids love it! It just goes to show that healthy eating can be tasty. I make mine gluten-free, but you can make it either way.

Without further ado, here's the recipe:



Broccoli Chicken Mac N Cheese (21 DF)

Serves 8 (1 1/2 cups each) 
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 17 minutes
Container equivalents (per serving): 1 green, 1 yellow, 1/2 red, 1/2 blue)

- 4 oz. dry whole wheat or gluten free macaroni elbows (I use gluten-free brown rice pasta)
- 4 tsp. organic, grass-fed butter
- 2 Tbsp. unbleached whole wheat flour (I use gluten-free all purpose flour)
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 1/4 cups grated cheddar cheese (I actually used the shredded Mexican cheese from Costco and it turned out great)
- 3 cups chopped boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups steamed broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Set aside. 

2. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. 

3. Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, or until brown (don't let it brown). 

4. Slowly whisk in almond milk; cook, whisking constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until mixture thickens and there are no lumps. 

5. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese; cook, whisking constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until melted. 

6. Add chicken, broccoli, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute or until heated through. 

7. Serve immediately. 

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