Skillet Barbecue-Cheddar Mac and Cheese
Avocado-Ranch Wedge Salad
Ingredients
- ¾ cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- ½ cup spicy barbecue sauce (such as Stubbs)
- 1 (8.5-oz) pouch microwavable penne pasta
- 1½ Tbsp olive oil
- 1½ Tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ cup 2% reduced-fat milk
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Combine chicken and barbecue sauce in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Heat oil in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and broth.
- Cook, whisking often, 8 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Gradually whisk in ¾ cup cheese until melted. Stir in chicken mixture and pasta; sprinkle with ¼ cup cheese. Cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ½ large head iceberg lettuce
- ¼ cup refrigerated cilantro-avocado yogurt dressing (such as Bolthouse Farms)
- 2 Tbsp very thinly sliced red onion
- ½ tomato, chopped
Side Dish Instructions
- Cut lettuce half into 3 wedges. Place wedges on 3 plates, and drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with onion and tomato.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
434
|
50
|
484
|
| Fat (g) | 18 | 3 | 21 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Protein (g) | 27 | 2 | 29 |
| Carb (g) | 42 | 6 | 48 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Sodium (mg) | 1017 | 154 | 1171 |
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