Laughing Mac & Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    1 (14 1/2 ounce) package elbow macaroni
    1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    1 tablespoon butter
    8 (3/4 ounce) wedges Laughing Cow cheese
    2 cups medium cheddar, shredded
    2 cups colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
    1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
    1 cup broccoli slaw mix
    1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
    1 teaspoon sea salt
    1/4 teaspoon fine ground black pepper
    paprika, to sprinkle
    MARINADE
    1/8 cup low sodium soy sauce
    1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
    1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
    handful fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1 teaspoon onion powder
    1/2 teaspoon sea salt
    1/4 teaspoon fine ground black pepper
Preparation
    Prepare marinade by whisking together all ingredients in a small bowl and transferring to a large plastic baggie. Add the chicken to the baggie, shake to coat the chicken, and marinade for at least 1 hour (up to 4).
    Bake chicken on parchment-lined cookie sheet at 350*F for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear; let chicken rest while macaroni is cooking.
    Prepare macaroni as directed on package; drain well, cover to keep warm.
    Cube chicken, cover to keep warm.
    In large saucepan over medium-heat, combine butter, extra virgin olive oil, cheeses, milk, dried onion flakes, salt and pepper; stir constantly until melted.
    Add macaroni, broccoli slaw and cubed chicken to the cheese mixture; mix well.
    Transfer to a large, deep, greased casserole dish; sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350*F for 35-40 minutes, or until cheese turns light brown.

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