Best 8 Mac And Cheese With Chicken Tomato And Basil Recipes

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Mac and cheese with chicken, tomato, and basil is a classic comfort food dish that can be easily prepared at home. This dish combines the creamy texture of mac and cheese with the savory flavors of chicken, tangy tomatoes, and aromatic basil. It is a perfect meal for a busy weeknight or a special occasion. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating a delicious and satisfying mac and cheese with chicken, tomato, and basil dish that will surely impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY TOMATO-BASIL PASTA WITH CHICKEN



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A few fresh ingredients transform chicken and pasta into this simple and creamy flavor-filled dish.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
¼ cup KRAFT Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing
4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel cheese, cubed
2 cups grape tomatoes
½ cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
8 fresh basil leaves, cut into strips

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165 degrees F). Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm. Carefully wipe out skillet with paper towel.
  • Add remaining dressing, broth and seasonings to skillet; cook 3 to 4 min. or until heated through. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until Neufchatel is melted. Stir in tomatoes; cook 3 min.
  • Drain pasta. Add to ingredients in skillet with Parmesan and basil; mix well. Serve topped with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 636.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CHEESY TOMATO BASIL CHICKEN BREASTS



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Make and share this Cheesy Tomato Basil Chicken Breasts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mudpupsall

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups tomatoes, diced or 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a 9x13 inch glass pan, melt 3 tbsp butter in oven.
  • Stir together all remaining sauce ingredients.
  • Set aside.
  • Place chicken in pan, turning to coat with butter.
  • Spoon sauce mixture over chicken.
  • Bake 30-40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, parsley and butter.
  • Sprinkle chicken with cheese then topping mixture.
  • Bake another 5-10 minutes until bread crumbs are brown.

KRAFT HOME-STYLE TOMATO-BASIL MAC & CHEESE



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Bump up the deliciousness of mac and cheese with tender chunks of chicken, juicy tomatoes and fresh basil.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg. (11.9 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe White Cheddar & Garlic & Herbs Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
2 Tbsp. butter
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 Tbsp. flour
1/2 cup milk
1 tomato, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425ºF.
  • Cook Macaroni as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until evenly browned. Add flour; cook and stir 1 min. Gradually stir in milk; cook 3 to 4 min. or until thickened, stirring frequently. Add Cheese Sauce; cook and stir on low heat 2 min. or until mixture is well blended.
  • Drain macaroni. Add to chicken mixture along with the tomatoes, basil and Parmesan; cook and stir 2 min. or until heated through.
  • Spoon macaroni mixture into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with mozzarella and bread crumbs.
  • Bake 5 to 10 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 630 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

MACARONI CHEESE WITH TOMATO AND BASIL



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Make and share this Macaroni Cheese With Tomato and Basil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dale7793

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups macaroni
2 cups grated tasty cheese
1 cup grated swiss cheese
1 cup thickened cream
2 eggs
30 g butter
salt and pepper
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
2 tomatoes, sliced
basil leaves
1/2 cup grated cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni until done and drain.
  • Combine cheeses, salt, pepper, cream and eggs in a bowl.
  • Stir in macaroni and spread half of this mixture in a greased casserole dish.
  • Arrange tomato slices and basil over this layer and top with remaining macaroni.
  • Melt the butter in a frying pan and cook the breadcrumbs gently until golden.
  • Combine breadcrumbs and cheese and sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake at 180°C for 15-20 minutes until it's golden on top.

TOMATO & FRESH BASIL MAC & CHEESE BAKE



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Prepare a package of mac and cheese. Add diced tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh basil. Top with herbed cracker crumbs. Bake. Take a bow-you rock!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 round buttery crackers, crushed (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 cup milk
20 fresh basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix cracker crumbs with oregano and garlic powder; set aside.
  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Add tomatoes, mozzarella, milk and basil; mix well. Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with crumb mixture.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 1010 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

BAKED TOMATO MAC 'N CHEESE



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Watch out! This delicious macaroni and cheese recipe will have you making mac 'n' cheese from scratch instead of from a box forever. You and your family will be enjoying the warm, creamy, cheesy, comfort-foody deliciousness quicker than you think-perfect for a school night! And with the surprise of a bit of Mexican flavor, you'll be number one in their books.

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hunt's

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons flour
16 ounces shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 (14.5 ounce) can Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, drained
2 (7 ounce) cans salsa verde
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Whisk milk and flour together in a small bowl.
  • Melt butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Pour in milk/flour mixture; stir constantly until thickened. Add most of the cheese, reserving a few tablespoons to sprinkle over top before baking. Mix in drained tomatoes, and salsa verde. Continue stirring until cheese is melted. Season to taste with black pepper. Stir in macaroni and thoroughly blend with the sauce.
  • Divide among individual serving-sized ovenproof baking dishes or ramekins. Top with remaining cheese. and bake 10 minutes. Place under broiler for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until top is browned.
  • Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Turn on the broiler and cook until tops are browned, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.1 calories, Carbohydrate 70.6 g, Cholesterol 95.9 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 22.4 g, Sodium 1086.5 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

TOMATO, BASIL & MOZZARELLA CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, fresh basil leaf, dark balsamic vinegar, honey

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
olive oil, to taste
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
garlic powder, to taste
oregano, to taste
1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese
1 tomato, medium
5 leaves fresh basil leaf
1 cup dark balsamic vinegar, inexpensive
⅓ cup honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • On a parchment-lined baking sheet, season both sides of the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
  • While the chicken is in the oven, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey in a sauce pot and simmer, stirring occasionally.
  • NOTE: It should take about 20 minutes for the mixture to reduce.
  • Once the glaze has reached your desired thickness, remove it from the heat and set aside.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and top with slices of mozzarella and tomato.
  • Broil for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and the tomatoes are slightly charred.
  • While the chicken is broiling, you can chiffonade (cut into thin strips) the basil.
  • Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the chicken and top with basil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 883 calories, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 61 grams, Sugar 77 grams

CHICKEN WITH BASIL AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 3- to 4-pound chicken, cut up
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons safflower or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, scraped and sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup white-wine vinegar
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1 cup basil leaves, snipped

Steps:

  • Wipe the chicken pieces dry with paper towels, sprinkle with salt and pepper and brown the pieces a few at a time in the safflower oil in a large skillet. Set the pieces aside and pour off the fat from the skillet.
  • Heat the olive oil in the skillet and gently soften the onion with the garlic and carrots over medium heat. Stir in the tomato paste, tomatoes, vinegar, wine and thyme leaves. Add the chicken pieces, cover and simmer over medium heat for 30 to 40 minutes, or until they are cooked. Stir occasionally, turning the pieces over in the sauce.
  • Remove the chicken to a serving dish and keep it warm in a low oven. Bring the sauce to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes to reduce by about one-third. Stir in the creme fraiche and bring to a boil. Cook for five minutes. Correct seasoning and pour the sauce over the chicken pieces. Sprinkle with basil and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 858, UnsaturatedFat 39 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 60 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 53 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1664 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips: Mastering Mac and Cheese with Chicken, Tomato, and Basil

  • Use Quality Ingredients: Opt for fresh ingredients like juicy chicken, ripe tomatoes, aromatic basil, and a creamy cheese blend. High-quality ingredients elevate the taste of your dish.
  • Cook Chicken Perfectly: Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly to avoid undercooked or dry meat. Pan-frying or baking are excellent methods for achieving tender and flavorful chicken.
  • Choose the Right Pasta: Select a pasta shape that holds the sauce well, like elbow macaroni, shells, or penne. Cook the pasta al dente according to the package instructions.
  • Make a Creamy Cheese Sauce: Use a combination of cheeses like cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan to create a rich and flavorful cheese sauce. Experiment with different cheese combinations to find your perfect blend.
  • Add Veggies for Nutrition: Incorporate vegetables like diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach into the dish for added texture, flavor, and nutritional value.
  • Season Wisely: Don't shy away from seasonings. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to enhance the overall taste.
  • Fresh Herbs Make a Difference: Fresh basil adds a vibrant aroma and flavor to the dish. Use it both in the sauce and as a garnish for a delightful presentation.
  • Don't Overcook the Sauce: Avoid overcooking the sauce, as it can cause the cheese to separate and the dish to become dry. Remove it from heat once the cheese is melted and creamy.
  • Serve Immediately: Mac and cheese is best enjoyed hot and fresh out of the oven. Serve it immediately, garnished with additional basil and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan.

Conclusion: A Flavorful Fusion of Comfort and Delight

Mac and cheese with chicken, tomato, and basil is a culinary masterpiece that combines the comforting flavors of classic mac and cheese with the vibrant freshness of Mediterranean ingredients. This dish is a perfect blend of creamy, savory, and tangy flavors, making it a hit among pasta lovers. By following these tips and embracing your culinary creativity, you can create a delectable dish that will surely impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that leads to a table filled with smiles and satisfaction. Enjoy the process and savor every bite of this delightful mac and cheese variation.

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