Chicken-Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

A simple cheese sauce seasons the pasta, chicken, and broccoli in this quick dinner. Even kids love it!


Chicken-Broccoli Mac and Cheese

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Ingredients
  • 8  oz.
    dried rigatoni
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  • 2  cups
    fresh broccoli florets
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  • 1  2 to 2-1/4 lb.
    whole roasted chicken
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  • 1  5.2-oz. pkg.
    semisoft cheese with garlic and fine herbs
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  • 3/4  to 1 cup
    milk
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  • 1/4  cup
    oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained and snipped
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    freshly ground black pepper
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    fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, optional
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Directions
1.
In large saucepan cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking time. While pasta is cooking, remove meat from roasted chicken. Coarsely chop chicken. Drain pasta and broccoli; set aside.
2.
In same saucepan combine cheese, the 3/4 cup milk, tomatoes, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Add pasta mixture and chicken. Heat through. If necessary, thin with additional milk. Sprinkle fresh parsley. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 667, Total Fat 34 g, Saturated Fat 15 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 163 mg, Sodium 872 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g, Total Sugar 6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 40 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 80%, Calcium 11%, Iron 24%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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