Chicken, Broccoli, Shells and Cheese
Description
There's no reason to buy boxed mac and cheese when you can easily make homemade with chicken and broccoli. Not only that, it is lightened up and tastes so much better.
Ingredients
8 oz. medium shells pasta, uncooked
3 c. broccoli florets
3 T. olive oil
4 chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch pieces
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 c. skim milk
1 c. chicken stock/broth
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/8 t. chili powder
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli florets to the pasta during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain; set aside.
While pasta water is getting ready to boil, prepare and cut the chicken.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken; season with salt and pepper; cook 4 - 6 minutes, or until browned.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, chicken stock/broth, and flour; add salt, pepper, and chili powder; whisk until well combined. Stir the milk mixture into the pan with the chicken; cook 2 - 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Add pasta mixture and Cheddar cheese; stir until cheese is melted; cook 2 - 3 minutes, or until heated through. Remove from heat; let stand 2 - 3 minutes; stir. Serve.
4 servings.