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This meal was so yummy. my kids loved it !
- Jazmine, Wisconsin

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Chicken-Broccoli Mac and Cheese

 

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

 

Servings: Makes 4 servings.

Total: 21 mins

Rated:

 

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Ingredients

8 oz. dried rigatoni

2 cups fresh broccoli florets

1 2 to 2-1/4 lb. whole roasted chicken

1 5.2-oz. pkg. semisoft cheese with garlic and fine herbs

3/4 to 1 cup milk

1/4 cup oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained and snipped

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, optional

 

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.



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