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Creamy Cajun Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 458kcal

Ingredients

Mac & Cheese:

  • 2 1/4 cup whole grain medium shells or pasta of choice
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup 0% plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups Go Veggie Cheddar Shreds or cheese of choice
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 small head of cauliflower (approx. 265g)
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

Chicken:

  • 8 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast, 1
  • 1/2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp. onion powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Garnishments:

  • 1/2 cup Go Veggie Cheddar Shreds or cheese of choice
  • Dash of dried basil
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a Ziploc bag, combine the chicken, oil, lemon juice & seasonings. Close and toss to coat the chicken breast evenly. Place bag into the fridge to marinate for 30-60 minutes.
  • Once the chicken has marinated, preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place one pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package, until al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, cut the cauliflower into small florets and steam until they have softened.
  • Place a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once heated, spray with non-stick cooking spray, add the chicken breast and season it with a pinch of smoked paprika, salt, and garlic powder. Cover the chicken with a lid and allow the chicken breast to cook through, flipping every 3-4 minutes. Once cooked, set aside and allow to cool before dicing.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, save 1/4 cup of the pasta water & strain the rest. Place the pasta back into the pot with the baby spinach, stir, and cover to allow the spinach to wilt. In a mixing bowl combine the pasta water, Greek yogurt, almond milk, cheese, and remaining seasonings for the macaroni listed.
  • After mixing, add in the cooked cauliflower and transfer the yogurt cheese mixture to the pot of pasta and stir well.
  • Spray a medium baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Scoop the pasta mixture into the dish, spread evenly, and garnish with cheese, seasonings, & diced chicken. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 43.8g | Protein: 39.7g | Fat: 15.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 34.4mg | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4.9g