Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Macaroni
This one-dish meal combines chicken pieces with elbow macaroni, cooked together in chicken broth for a flavourful base. Cubes of American cheese and thawed chopped broccoli are stirred in at the end, creating a creamy and comforting dish. It's a straightforward recipe that promises to be a hit with children and is prepared entirely in one skillet, making cleanup simple.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, but into small pieces
- 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 12 ounces American cheese, cut into cubes (Velvetta)
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
Method
- Coat a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the chicken pieces in the skillet and cook while stirring for 2 minutes or until the pink colour is gone.
- Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture in the skillet to a full boil.
- Add the uncooked elbow macaroni to the boiling liquid and stir it in.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and cover the skillet with a lid.
- Allow the contents to simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the macaroni is tender.
- Introduce the cubed American cheese and the thawed broccoli to the skillet.
- Stir the mixture continuously until the cheese has fully melted.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium838800 mg
Recipe details
CategoryOne Dish Meal
Author911spatcher
