As a mother of three who works full time and pretty much blogs the same it is hard to find time to cook. Who am I kidding, I’m just not much for cooking! However I love to find short cuts, something to make cooking easy. Easy doesn’t always mean “it taste good” especially with three children as the taste testers. I’ve tried Kraft Fresh Take once before and really enjoyed the Chedder Jack & Bacon Recipe.
Today I was issued a challenge, a challenge that involved a Kraft Fresh Take flavor and a time limit. I was asked to use the Italian Parmesan Kraft Fresh Take and make a meal under 3o minutes, paired with two side dishes, and would be leftover friendly. Definitely sounded like a challenge worth taking on, because leftovers means TWO meals in one. So with that, pictured above is Chicken Nuggets with corn and pasta, and for leftovers Chicken Nugget Pasta Salad!
The best part is with the Kraft Fresh Take it was super easy and quick to make and you can do it with any of the great Kraft Fresh Take flavors.
Ingredients:
- Chicken Breast (l lb)
- Choice of Kraft Fresh Take
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- Choice of Pasta
- Choice of Vegetable
Instructions:
- Boil water for pasta and prepare as instructed
- While pasta is cooking cube chicken
- Open the bread crumb pouch in your Kraft Fresh Takes and cut chicken by putting in a few pieces at a time and shake
- Heat up 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil in frying pan and cook breaded chicken
- While both pasta and chicken is cooking cook vegetable of your choice how you like it
- Once the pasta is done, strain and mix with the cheese side of the Kraft Fresh Takes
Leftovers:
The best part is the leftovers. Instead of packing up three different dishes in the refrigerator simply mix everything together together and you have made a great Chicken Nugget Pasta Salad. You can eat it either cold or warm. Cold would also taste great with a little Italian dressing. What I loved best about this is it took 20 minutes to prepare and cook!
I love having something so easy on hand. You can find some other great recipes by following the hashtag #KraftFreshTake to see what other bloggers are making. You can also find recipes here: http://www.kraftrecipes.com/kraftcheese/index.aspx Also be sure to check back for not only additional #KraftFreshTake recipes but I will be hosting a special reader giveaway as well.
Do you enjoy cooking? Have you tried Kraft Fresh Take? If so what is your favorite flavor?
Disclaimer: I was provided with the opportunity and challenge to create the above recipe, while I was compensated all opinions are my own. You may read more of my disclosure here.
Jessica Fortner says
Thsat looks delicious! I’m all for quick easy meals that both the kiddies and I will agree on.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
I would absolutely try it and it sounds delicious!
Donna says
I love that it makes a different leftover meal without adding anything to it. Genius! 🙂
LyndaS says
I haven’t tried it yet. Will have to look into it.
Brandy says
I love pasta salad!
Bethany Larrabee says
Yummy! I really need to try the Kraft Fresh Takes!
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
Oh my gosh, Colleen, that looks so good!!!
Henrietta says
Yum! I love it when a meal does double duty, this looks delicious!
Jenn says
Looks yummy and family-friendly
Tammy S says
This looks amazing. It is also a meal I could get both my kids to eat. Yeah! thanks for sharing!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says
This sounds like the perfect solution for those nights when I need to throw something together really quick.
Tammy says
We really like Kraft Fresh Take – our favorite is the Italian Parmesan one.
Mellisa says
This looks delicious!
Jenn @therebelchick says
That pasta looks so good! I need to change things up a bit and try some new recipes, thanks for sharing yours!
Courtney says
looks delicious!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
That looks mighty tasty!
Lisa says
This looks super yummy!
Alison says
Oh your meal looks super good! I love Kraft Fresh Take!
Colleen says
I can’t wait to try that barbeque one! I need to plan some menus for this week I should see if I can find it.
Maryann says
I like pasta salad.
Marcie W. says
I have tried Kraft Fresh Take and it really dressed up our average chicken breast!
HilLesha says
Everything looks good!
Toni says
That looks really really good.
sheila ressel says
Love pasta salad. What a great way to recycle a meal!
Bethany Larrabee says
I have got to try these fresh takes! They sound wonderfyl!
Jen-Eighty MPH Mom says
Mmmmm what a clever idea! I use breaded chicken nuggets for my Chicken Parmesan but would have never thought of a pasta salad!
Michelle says
Looks delicious and simple! My kind of meal!
Michelle F. says
love pasta meals..this one looks good.
Shannon says
Thank you for sharing these meals with us.