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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Mac

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This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Mac is cozy, creamy, and built for weeknight comfort, featuring tender chicken, elbow pasta, and bright green broccoli in a rich, melty cheese sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
  • 3.5–4 cups chicken broth
  • 2.5 cups elbow pasta, uncooked
  • 3 cups broccoli, chopped into small florets
  • 8 ounces Colby Jack cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add the cubed chicken along with the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and ranch seasoning. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  4. Stir in the uncooked elbow pasta and chopped broccoli. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the pasta is tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded Colby Jack cheese until melted and creamy. Serve hot.

Notes

Cut the chicken and broccoli into similarly sized pieces for even cooking. Cool to room temperature, then store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: cheesy, chicken, broccoli, mac and cheese, comfort food

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