Name: Creamy Chicken Macaroni recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: australian
Ingredients: 200g macaroni; 20.00 ml olive oil; 20g butter; 2 chicken breasts; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 82.50 ml semi-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped (see note); 450ml pouring cream; 20.00 ml honey; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 60g baby spinach leaves; 62.50 ml grated parmesan

by Greer Worsley Last updated on 11/21/2023

This creamy macaroni dish is filled with garlic, spinach, semi-dried tomatoes and delicious tender chicken. This recipe takes your basic mac and cheese and elevates it with a mediterranean flavour profile. It’s great for packing a few more nutrients into your kids’ favourite dinner. - Greer Worsley

Ingredients

200g macaroni
1 tbsp olive oil
20g butter
2 chicken breasts
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/3 cup semi-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped (see note)
450ml pouring cream
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
60g baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup grated parmesan

Method

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to packet instructions, then drain and set aside.
Step 2

In a large frypan or skillet, heat oil with butter until foaming. Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally into thick escalopes. Season well, then cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm. Slice thickly.
Step 3

Add garlic and tomatoes to pan and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add cream and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in honey and mustard. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Add parmesan, cooked macaroni and sliced chicken, and stir well. Serve immediately.