White Bean & Chicken Mac n Cheese
Peas with Zucchini
The mac stuff : 2 B/S chicken breasts, poached and shredded . 1/2 pound of navy beans, simmered til soft. 1/2 lb elbow macaroni, cooked and drained. 2 carrots, grated.
The mac sauce : 2 tbsp butter, 2 oz cream cheese, 1+ c milk, 1/4 c flour, some garlic powder, 1 cup chopped swiss cheese, 1 cup chopped monterey cheese. Melt all ingredients together in a small saucepan.
Building the mac : Layer the shredded chicken on the bottom of a glass dish. Mix the beans, macaroni, carrots, and cheese sauce together, and then pour the mixture over the chicken. Add a few slices of cheese on top. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.
The veggies : 1/4 onion, chopped and sauteed in olive oil. 2 large zucchini, chopped. 2 bags of frozen peas. Add the zucchini to the pan when the onions are translucent, cook for a minute or two, then add the frozen peas, cover the pan, and cook til done.
Makes 8 lunches.
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