Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese PT30M https://img4.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1101/7c/0/833381/300x200x90.jpg This lightened-up mac and cheese is the best way to sneak in some veggies for those picky eaters! Also freezer-friendly! 4 servings Ingredients: 1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 1/4 cup julienned sun dried tomatoes 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. all -purpose flour 1 1/2 cup 2% milk Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 boneless, skinless thin-sliced chicken breasts 1 tbsp. olive oil 3 cups broccoli florets 12 oz. pasta shells

Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese

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( By Ellie )

This lightened-up mac and cheese is the best way to sneak in some veggies for those picky eaters! Also freezer-friendly!

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 653 Kcal
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 20 Mins
Total Time 30 Mins

02 Ingredients

- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup julienned sun dried tomatoes
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp. all -purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup 2% milk
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 boneless, skinless thin-sliced chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 12 oz. pasta shells

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03 Method

Step 1

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Within the last 2 minutes of cooking time, add broccoli; drain well.
Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, to taste. Add to skillet and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Let cool before dicing into bite-size pieces.
Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Stir in milk, flour, garlic and Dijon, until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 4

Stir in pasta, broccoli, chicken, sun dried tomatoes and cheeses until well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5

Serve immediately.

04 Author

Ellie

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Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese

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