Chicken & Kale Pesto White Cheddar Mac & Cheese Recipe
December 21, 2021
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Kale Pesto White Cheddar Sauce: Super easy and keto-friendly, this mac & cheese recipe is gooey, rich, and packed with flavor. Makes 8 servings.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of dry elbow macaroni
- 3 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken
- 3 cups chopped kale, stems removed
- 1 25 oz. jar of Sonoma Gourmet Kale Pesto White Cheddar Sauce
- 2 cups of shredded mozzarella or white cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. Return the pasta to the pot and place the pot on the stove over medium heat.
- Add the chicken, Kale Pesto Sauce, and kale. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cheese and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Dish-up and top with chopped parsley.
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