Finally! A meal that looks and tastes like sinful comfort food, but it's actually healthy! And kid-friendly! Who knew this was possible?? Thank you thank you thank you Food Network! The kids had no idea they were eating a high-fiber, low calorie meal, and neither did the hubby! This will be in the meal rotation for a long time - try it out, I know you will agree.
BBQ Chicken
With Mac & Cheese
3 c chopped
cauliflower florets
1 c low fat
milk (I used fat free evaporated milk)
1 ½ c
reduced fat shredded cheddar
1 T grated
parmesan
1 small plum
tomato, halved
2 T bbq
sauce
4 skinless,
boneless chicken thighs
6 oz elbow macaroni (I used Catelli Smart)
Preheat
broiler. Bring cauliflower and milk to
boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat to
medium, cover and simmer until tender, 8 minutes. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth;
return to saucepan and stir in 1 ¼ c cheddar and the parmesan. Meanwhile grate tomato in small bowl and stir
in bbq sauce. Season chicken with salt;
set on a baking sheet and broil until golden, 7 minutes. Flip chicken, brush with sauce, and continue
cooking until cooked through, 6-7 minutes.
Meanwhile boil pasta in salted water; reserve ½ c cooking water, then
drain. Add pasta to cauliflower mixture
along with splash of reserved cooking water.
Cover and cook on low until pasta is coated. Top with remaining cheddar
and serve with chicken.
Per serving
(4) –
499 calories
18g fat
41g carbs
3g fiber
42g protein
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