Chicken, Macaroni & Lots of Cheese

What a wonderful summer night!  Made dinner and how did I know it would be shared with good friends.  Best made plans are no plans at all!  Dish got rave reviews and a good time was had by all.

Chicken Macaroni & Cheese

1.5 (6oz) whole wheat elbow macaroni

12 oz skinless, boneless chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces

¼ c finely chopped onion

1.5 oz garlic roasted Havarti cheese

1 + 2/3 c skim milk

1 T flour

¾ c shredded cheddar cheese

2 c baby spinach

1 c cherry tomatoes, halved

In a medium sauce pan, cook macaroni as per pkg instructions

·       Meanwhile, coat a large non stick wok with Pam cooking spray; heat over med high heat

·       Add chicken and onion

·       Cook until chicken is no longer pink

·       Note if onions begin to burn reduce heat to medium

·       Remove skillet from heat and add Havarti cheese, stir til melted

·       Whisk together milk and flour

·       Add to chicken mixture and cook over medium heat until heated through, thickened and bubbly

·       Reduce heat to low and add cheddar cheese

·       Stir until melted

·       Take off heat and stir in spinach until wilted

·       Place in serving bowl and top with cherry tomatoes

·       Serve immediately