Lunch: Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese
All the flavor you crave, in macaroni and cheese form to keep your fingers clean! Top with chopped green onions, parsley, or celery. Serve with additional hot sauce and a dollop of Greek yogurt.
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Health and fertility benefits of Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese
Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen
Ingredients
2 c. whole wheat pasta shells
1 c. finely chopped cauliflower
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 large onion
2 stalk celery
2 clove garlic
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 c. petite diced no-salt-added tomatoes
1 tbsp. whole wheat flour
2 c. skim milk
12 oz. cooked chicken breast
2 tbsp. buffalo sauce
1/4 c. crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 13- by 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, continue with the rest of the dish.
Place the cauliflower into a microwave-safe dish, and cook on high 2 minutes.
Add the butter to a large saucepan set over medium heat. Once the butter melts, add the onion and celery to the pan. Cook for about four minutes, until the vegetables are soft, then add the garlic. Cook for one minute.
Add the cayenne pepper and tomatoes to the pan, stir to combine, then add the flour. Stir constantly for one minute, then slowly pour in the milk while stirring. Drain the pasta.
Add the pasta, chicken and buffalo sauce and stir to combine. Pour into the baking dish, then top with the cauliflower and blue cheese. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, until bubbly. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 8
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 0 | ||
Fat 0 | ||
Carbohydrate 0 | ||
Protein 0 |