Easy Chicken Caesar Macaroni and Cheese

Hey there,

So last night I found myself trying to figure out what to make for supper...yet again. I wanted something different than our normal every day meals but it was so warm in our house I didn't want anything to complex or time consuming. I am told this happens to everyone but I find it is happening so much more while I am pregnant. I kind of wanted Fettuccine Alfredo but I didn't have all of the ingredients so I figured you know what I will wing it tonight and hope it turns out well. Fortunately it did. My husband was in love with this meal he took a heaping helping in his lunch today. Our son just could not get enough of it, but for a 3 year old even that isn't a whole lot. I really hope you enjoy this recipe I know we did.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups uncooked pasta
• 4 raw chicken breasts
• 2 cups shredded cheese
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 3 tbsp Caesar salad dressing
• 1 cup chopped spinach
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 c + 1/4 c butter or margarine plus (keep separate)
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 onion chopped

Instructions:

1. Melt 1/4 c butter in a large frying pan. 
2. While the butter is melting chop your chicken into small chunks.
3. Cook your noodles until they are "al dente" or just soft.
4. When your chicken is cooked place it into a large bowl and set aside.
5. When your noodles are done strain them and put them in the bowl with your chicken.
6. In a pot (you can use the same pot you cooked your noodles in) melt your butter with your milk.
7. Add in the salt, pepper, onion and spinach and stir. Let this cook until it starts to boil hard (it will start to foam). 
8. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in your cheese, cream cheese and salad dressing. Stir until it is all combined.
9. Pour the sauce over your chicken and noodles and enjoy.