Name: Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli and Chicken
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into small pieces; 14 1/2 ounce can low sodium chicken broth; 2 cup whole wheat elbow macaroni, uncooked; 3/4 pound low fat Cheddar cheese, shredded; 10 ounce package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli and Chicken

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Love mac and cheese but hate excess calories? Then give this quick easy chicken recipe a try. Low fat cheese and whole wheat pasta cut calories, and chicken and broccoli add protein and nutrients.

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Cooking Time15 min

Ingredients

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into small pieces
14 1/2 ounces can low sodium chicken broth
2 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni, uncooked
3/4 pound low fat Cheddar cheese, shredded
10 ounces package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

Instructions

Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add chicken; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until no longer pink.
Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni.
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 8-10 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
Add cheese and broccoli; stir until cheese is melted.