Roasted Chicken, Real Good Mac n' Cheese, Lima Beans, Broccoli

The answer to today's question of "Hey Mom! What's for Supper?" is....


Roasted Chicken, Real Good Mac n' Cheese, Lima Beans, Broccoli


Roasted Chicken
1 whole Chicken or 4 Breast Halves with Skin On (You can also use boneless skinless breast)
Salt
4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
1 tablespoon Rosemary (I use the Pampered Chef's Rosemary Blend*)
Olive Oil


Combine Salt, Garlic and Rosemary.  Cover with enough olive oil to make a paste.  
Lift the skin on the chicken and rub the garlic mixture under the skin.  Rub top of skin with leftovers.


Cooking Options:
Pampered Chef's Deep Covered Baker*:  Place chicken in baker.  Microwave uncovered 30 minutes
Crock Pot: Place Chicken in Crock Pot and cook on low all day (at least 3 hours)
Oven: Place in a pan and cook at 425 degrees.  Covered for 1 hour and then uncovered for an additional 30 minutes.




Real Good Mac n' Cheese
feel free to use your grandma's recipe or the "Blue Box" but my kids are fans of my creamy version
1 box elbow noodles - cooked and drained
1 stick butter or margarine
1/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese


In a medium sauce pan, melt butter.  Add salt and flour to make a pasty substance.  Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes - stirring constantly.
Gradually whisk in milk (the slower you add, the less likely you will get lumps)
Bring to a boil
Slowly whisk in cheese.  Stir constantly until melted.
Pour cheese sauce over noodles and enjoy!


Lima Beans
Pick your favorite peas or beans here
1 package frozen peas or beans
1/2 teaspoon ham base (you can use chicken, beef or ham bouillon here)


Place beans and seasoning in a sauce pot.  Cook on medium high heat for about 1 hour (for soft lima beans)


Broccoli
1 bag frozen broccoli
Kosher Salt
Olive Oil


Cook broccoli by steaming or boiling, drain.
Drizzle with olive oil and kosher salt.
You could skip the olive oil and salt and pour some of the mac n' cheese sauce over the broccoli!




** The Magic Pot and Rosemary Blend are products of The Pampered Chef, ltd.  To purchase these products, please contact your personal Pampered Chef Consultant.  If you do not have one, I will be glad to help.