Chicken Tenders and Broccoli with Boxed Mac & Cheese
Every kids favorite meal!
- Contains Dairy
- Contains Wheat
Ingredients
LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT)
- 4 cups water
- 2 boxes (7 1/4 ounces each) macaroni & cheese, cheese packets set aside
- 1/4 cup whole milk, set aside
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, set aside
LEVEL 2 (BOTTOM LAYER OF RACK)
- 2 heaping cups broccoli florets, cut in 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt, as desired
- Ground black pepper, as desired
LEVEL 3 (TOP LAYER OF RACK)
- 2 cups 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt, as desired
- Ground black pepper, as desired
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 fresh chicken breast tenderloins
- Aluminum Foil
- Three Medium Bowls
Instructions
Step 1
Place the water and macaroni in the pot (set aside the cheese packets) and stir to combine.
Step 2
Place a 15-inch sheet of aluminum foil on a flat surface. Add the broccoli to the center and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Fold the edges in to create a sealed packet. Place the foil packet on the bottom layer of the Deluxe Reversible Rack in the lower position, then place the rack in the pot over the pasta mixture.
Step 3
Prepare the dredging station by adding the flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir until evenly mixed. In a separate medium bowl, add the beaten eggs. In a third bowl, add breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
Step 4
Bread the top side of each chicken breast tenderloin by dredging in the flour mixture, dipping in the egg wash, and then placing in the breadcrumb mixture.
Step 5
Slide the Deluxe Layer through the lower layer’s handles. Place the chicken on the Deluxe Layer.
Step 6
Close the lid and move the slider to STEAMCRISP. Select STEAM & CRISP, set temperature to 390°F, and set time to 10 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking (PrE will display for approx. 15 minutes as the unit steams, then the timer will start counting down).
Step 7
Close the lid and move the slider to STEAMCRISP. Select STEAM & CRISP, set temperature to 390°F, and set time to 10 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking (PrE will display for approx. 15 minutes as the unit steams, then the timer will start counting down).
Step 8
Add the reserved cheese packets, milk, and butter to the pasta and stir until fully combined. Serve warm with chicken tenders and broccoli.