Description

Throw away that store bought boxed mac and cheese and make your own version that is lightened up, way healthier and better tasting as well. This version is made with chicken and broccoli so it becomes the entire meal. It's so good, you will want to eat it

Ingredients

• 8 oz. medium shells pasta, uncooked
• 3 c. broccoli florets
• 3 T. olive oil
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 c. skim milk
• 1 c. low-sodium, fat-free chicken stock/broth
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 T. garlic paste or 3 t. minced garlic
• salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/4 t. chili powder, or to taste
• 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps

1. Cook pasta in well salted water according to package directions. Add broccoli florets to the pasta during the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain; set aside.
2. While pasta is cooking, prepare the chicken. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat;
3. add chicken; season with salt and pepper; cook for 4 - 6 minutes or until browned.