Mac N Chicken

Mac N Chicken

Miz Helen's Kitchen

Ingredients

2 pounds Chicken Tenders, cut in 2 inch pieces

3 cups dry macaroni

9 ounces fresh spinach

2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3 tablespoons garlic, minced

4 tablespoons capers

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 teaspoon oregano

1 cup half and half or heavy cream

1 stick butter

2 cups Parmesan shredded

Directions

Season the chicken with salt, pepper, basil and oregano

Heat a heavy skillet and add the olive oil, add the seasoned chicken and cook until done and browned, add the garlic and capers, mix well and set Chicken aside to rest

Cook the Macaroni according to package directions for 6 minutes only and drain, add the pasta back to the saucepan and add the spinach while the pasta is still hot, mix well until the spinach is wilted cover the pan and set aside

In a medium sauce pan melt the butter then add the heavy cream and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes stirring, then add 1 1/2 cups Parmesan and mix well, remove from heat

Add the chicken to the macaroni and spinach then add the sauce and mix well

Pour into 8X11 casserole dish and top with 1/2 cups Parmesan

Bake at 425 for 20 to 25 minutes

Recipe Tip

This freezes well for up to 3 months