- Nut free
- Sesame free
- Peanut free
- High in protein
- High in dietary fibre
- Shellfish free
- No added sugar
This quick and easy mac ’n’ cheese is so delicious, it’s hard to believe it’s made with only 5 ingredients. Keep the recipe up your sleeve when you need a speedy meal that really hits the spot.
- Serves4
- Cook time20 minutes
- Prep time10 minutes
Ingredients
- 350g macaroni or small-shape pasta
- 500g leftover roasted vegetables or steamed vegetables
- 425g tub creamy cheese sauce or thickened cream
- 3 cups leftover roast chicken or turkey
- 1 cup (80g) shredded parmesan or tasty cheese or pizza cheese
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Method
Step 1
Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Stir in the roasted or steamed vegetables. Set aside until heated through. Drain.
Step 2
Meanwhile, preheat grill on high. Place the cheese sauce or thickened cream in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Add your leftover chicken or turkey and stir until heated through.
Step 3
Add the pasta mixture to the pan and stir to combine. Sprinkle with the parmesan, tasty cheese or pizza cheese and cook under the grill for 5-10 mins or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Set aside to cool slightly before dividing among serving bowls to serve.
Nutrition Information
Per Serve
Energy: 3131kJ/749 Cals (36%)
Protein: 49g (98%)
Fat: 26g (37%)
Sat fat: 15g (63%)
Carb: 74g (24%)
Sugar: 8g (9%)
Fibre: 10g (33%)
Sodium: 1117mg (58%)
Chicken mac ’n’ cheese with broccoli and cauliflower
- Serves4
- Cook time20 minutes
- Prep time10 minutes
Ingredients
- 350g macaroni or small-shape pasta
- 500g leftover roasted vegetables or steamed vegetables
- 425g tub creamy cheese sauce or thickened cream
- 3 cups leftover roast chicken or turkey
- 1 cup (80g) shredded parmesan or tasty cheese or pizza cheese
Description
This quick and easy mac ’n’ cheese is so delicious, it’s hard to believe it’s made with only 5 ingredients. Keep the recipe up your sleeve when you need a speedy meal that really hits the spot.
Method
Step 1
Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Stir in the roasted or steamed vegetables. Set aside until heated through. Drain.
Step 2
Meanwhile, preheat grill on high. Place the cheese sauce or thickened cream in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Add your leftover chicken or turkey and stir until heated through.
Step 3
Add the pasta mixture to the pan and stir to combine. Sprinkle with the parmesan, tasty cheese or pizza cheese and cook under the grill for 5-10 mins or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Set aside to cool slightly before dividing among serving bowls to serve.