Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese | Fit Healthy Recipes
Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese
15 mins prepServes 4
This lightened-up mac and cheese is the best way to sneak in some veggies for those picky eaters! Freezer-friendly and delicious, it's made with pasta shells, broccoli, chicken, and two types of cheese for that creamy goodness.
1: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions.
2: Within the last 2 minutes of cooking time, add broccoli; drain well.
3: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
4: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, to taste.
5: Add chicken to the skillet and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
6: Let cool before dicing into bite-size pieces.
7: Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
8: Stir in milk, flour, garlic, and Dijon until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
9: Stir in pasta, broccoli, chicken, sun dried tomatoes, and cheeses until well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
