Chicken & Broccoli Mac And Cheese (From A Box)
Chicken and broccoli mac and cheese dresses up a box of macaroni and cheese and turns it into a full, family friendly meal that will even have everyone eating their veggies! Just 6 ingredients and in the time it takes to boil the noodles, dinner is done!
Servings: 6
Calories: 569kcal
Ingredients
- 1 24 oz box velveeta shells and cheese
- 2 10 oz bags frozen broccoli florets
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups chopped grilled chicken
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of broccoli soup
- 1/2 cup half and half optional
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the mac and cheese according to the package directions. Strain and return to the pot.1 24 oz box velveeta shells and cheese
- While the pasta's cooking, steam the broccoli in the microwave. Strain and set aside.2 10 oz bags frozen broccoli florets
- Add the remaining ingredients, including the broccoli to the pasta. Stir until everything's evenly combined and the cheese is melted.1 - 1 1/2 cups chopped grilled chicken, 1 10.5 oz can cream of broccoli soup, 1/2 cup half and half, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Don't substitute fresh broccoli. The frozen broccoli steams faster and will have a better texture for the finished dish.
- You can adjust the amount of half and half you add based on how creamy you want the pasta.
- For extra flavor and crunch, top this with french fried onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 1256mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 902IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 318mg | Iron: 4mg