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Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese

Angie — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 06:49:00 +0000

A quick and easy dinner recipe, this Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese is made with pasta, Velveeta cheese sauce, broccoli and chicken! Perfect for using leftover chicken or store rotisserie chicken!

RECIPE IS BELOW IN PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD BUT BLOG POST IS FULL OF “HOW TO MAKE IT”, TIPS, INFORMATION AND FAQ

I have a weakness for Velveeta cheese sauce. It might be because it was one of the mac and cheeses that I grew up eating or because I relied on Velveeta shells and cheese as dinner when I first moved out on my own. I’m not sure why, but it’s always been a favorite of mine.

This easy, peasy dinner recipe combines that ol’ favorite sauce together with chicken, broccoli and pasta for an incredibly tasty meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.

Why You Should Make Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese…

Ready in about 30 minutes
Great for using leftover chicken
Easy to Customize

QUICK GLANCE AT INGREDIENTS FOR Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese:

rotini pasta
salt
Velveeta Cheese sauce
cooked chicken
frozen broccoli florets

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How to make Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese:

Time needed: 30 minutes

Bring a salted pot of water to a boil and add pasta.
While pasta is cooking, steam/heat broccoli and heat chicken if not already heated.
Cook pasta for 12-14 minutes.
Drain pasta and add back to pot.
Add in cheese sauce and stir well.
Add in cooked chicken.
Add in broccoli.
Stir, Mix well and serve.

More Great chicken pasta Recipes

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of chicken should I use for this recipe?

The chicken needs to be pre-cooked, so this recipe is perfect for leftover chicken, store bought rotisserie chicken or precooked chicken strips.

Can I change up the pasta?

You sure can! Small/Medium pasta shape would work for this recipe.

This recipe used Velveeta cheese sauce! Can’t I just buy a box of Velveeta shells and cheese??

You can BUT there probably won’t be enough cheese sauce in that package for this recipe. Not only does this recipe have pasta in it but it also has chicken and broccoli and you’ll need enough cheese sauce to cover it all.

Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese

Yield: 6-8 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

A quick and easy dinner recipe, this Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese is made with pasta, Velveeta cheese sauce, broccoli and chicken! Perfect for using leftover chicken or store rotisserie chicken!

Ingredients

16 ounces rotini pasta
salt
12 ounces Velveeta Cheese sauce*
8 ounces cooked chicken**
10 ounces frozen broccoli florets

Instructions

Bring a salted pot of water to a boil and add pasta.

While pasta is cooking, steam/heat broccoli and heat chicken if not already heated.

Cook pasta for 12-14 minutes.

Drain pasta and add back to pot.

Add in cheese sauce and mix well.

Add in cooked chicken.

Add in broccoli.

Stir, Mix well and serve.

Notes

*Make sure it is the Velveeta cheese SAUCE and NOT the block of solid cheese

**this could be leftover chicken, store bought rotisserie chicken or precooked chicken strips

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 300Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 810mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 18g

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Broccoli Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Angie — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 02:35:30 +0000

Ready for a great semi homemade dinner idea? This super easy Broccoli Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo recipe uses your favorite jarred alfredo sauce, frozen broccoli florets, chicken and fettuccini pasta to create a super tasty and fast meal!

RECIPE IS BELOW IN PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD BUT BLOG POST IS FULL OF “HOW TO MAKE IT”, TIPS, INFORMATION AND FAQ

Broccoli Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is one of my all time favorite pasta dishes. I love the homemade version but I’m also crazy about this amazing semi homemade version! It’s so good and it is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner because this pasta dinner is ready in 30 minutes.

We’re using leftover cooked chicken, frozen broccoli and jarred alfredo to our advantage tonight.

If you don’t have any leftover chicken to use, up you can either cook a chicken OR you can use a store bought! Rotisserie chicken or the pre cooked chicken strips from the freezer or fridge section of the grocery store are great options for this recipe.

Want the homemade version of this recipe? Make sure to check out my Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo recipe on BigBearsWife.com

Why You Should Make this Broccoli Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo…

Easy weeknight dinner idea
Easy to make without chicken or broccoli
Ready in 30 minutes
Perfect for using up leftover cooked chicken

QUICK GLANCE AT INGREDIENTS FOR Broccoli Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo:

cooked chicken
jar alfredo sauce
frozen broccoli
Fettuccine pasta noodles

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How to make Broccoli Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo:

Time needed: 30 minutes

Defrost and Cook broccoli.
Defrost and cook broccoli according to package directions.
Heat Alfredo
Pour alfredo sauce into a small sauce pan and heat over low heat.
Cook pasta
Bring a salted pot of water to a boil and add fettuccine pasta.
Cook pasta for 12-14 minutes.
Drain pasta and add back to pot.
Mix together.
Add cooked broccoli and cooked chicken to pasta noodles. Toss together.
Pour hot alfredo over pasta. Toss to coat.

Broccoli Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use homemade alfredo for this recipe?

You sure can! I have a homemade version of this recipe on my other blog! You can grab that recipe here.

I don’t want to use chicken! Can I leave it out?

You sure can!

I like for my Fettuccine Alfredo to be extra saucy! Should I use two jars?

You sure can! I think the more alfredo the better!

Can I use fresh broccoli for this recipe?

You sure can! Just make sure to steam it/cook it before adding it.

Can I use different pastas for Broccoli Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo?

You sure can! You can use any pasta you like.

What is the best jarred alfredo to use?

All jar alfredo IS NOT created equal and some are awful. When it comes to jarred alfredo, we love Prego and Bertolli Alfredo sauce.

What is a good side dish for chicken fettuccine alfredo?

I love a good salad and homemade bread with chicken fettuccine alfredo!

More Great Chicken Dinner Recipes

Broccoli Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

16 ounces frozen broccoli
2 cups diced chicken, cooked
15 ounce jar alfredo sauce
8 ounces Fettuccine pasta noodles

Instructions

Defrost and cook broccoli according to package directions.
Pour alfredo sauce into a small sauce pan and heat over low heat.
Bring a salted pot of water to a boil and add fettuccine pasta.
Cook pasta for 12-14 minutes.
Drain pasta and add back to pot.
Add cooked broccoli and cooked chicken to pasta noodles. Toss together.
Pour hot alfredo over pasta. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 819Total Fat: 57gSaturated Fat: 32gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 203mgSodium: 1199mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 5gSugar: 4gProtein: 38g

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Skillet Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli

Angie — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 23:44:13 +0000

Chicken, Cheese, broccoli and about 30 minutes make up this vintage skillet recipes that’s great for an easy and quick dinner. This Skillet Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli meal can be served over rice or pasta or with a side dish for a complete meal!

RECIPE IS BELOW IN PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD BUT BLOG POST IS FULL OF “HOW TO MAKE IT”, TIPS, INFORMATION AND FAQ

This cheesy 30 Minute Meal is inspired by a vintage recipe that I found in my grandmother’s recipe box. We fell in love with how good it is and how simple it is to make. Perfect for busy weekdays and still great for relaxing weekends.

Quick glance at what you’ll need for Skillet Chicken and Broccoli: (amounts in recipe card below)

boneless, skinless chicken breasts
butter
salt
black pepper
onion powder
milk
condensed broccoli and cheese soup
frozen broccoli florets, steamed/cooked
Rice or Pasta Optional for serving

How to make Skillet Chicken and Broccoli:

We’re staring this recipe off with the chicken.

Chicken Shortcut – You can really use any chicken for this recipe as long as it is cooked before it goes into the sauce. I normally use about 2 chicken breasts worth of meat that’s been chopped and cooked. To save time, I’ll chop and cook the chicken the night before and then just toss, heat and eat the next day.

You could also use a store bought rotisserie chicken for this recipe.

If you don’t want to make the chicken ahead of time and just want to cook everything at once that’s totally fine too!

Working on a flat surface, place chicken breast in-between two pieces of parchment paper or plastic wrap. ( place chicken into a gallon size ziplock bag) Use a meat mallet or rolling pin and flatten chicken to 1/2 inch – 1/4-inch thickness. I really like to use the ziplock method because it keeps chicken juice from getting everywhere. No one wants raw chicken juice anywhere.

Why flatten the chicken for this recipe?

Flatten the chicken breasts will make the cooking process much faster than leaving the chicken breasts whole and untouched. This not only keeps the cooking time down but also makes the chicken tender because it’s all one thickness and parts are not getting overcooked waiting on thicker pieces to be done.

Once the chicken has been flattened, remove chicken and cut into bite sized pieces.

Heat medium skillet over medium heat and add butter. Once butter is melted, add chicken. Sprinkle salt, pepper and onion powder over chicken. Cook chicken, browning the chicken on all sides for about 10 minutes.

Add in milk and soup. Stir will and bring to a boil. Add cooked broccoli and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Serve as is or serve this dish over rice or pasta

QUICK GLANCE Skillet Chicken and Broccoli FAQ:

Does the chicken need to be cooked before adding it to sauce? Yes! It does. You can either cook the chicken before hand, while you’re fixing this meal or you can use leftover chicken or store bought cooked chicken.
Can I use fresh broccoli instead of frozen? Yes! But you’ll need to wash, chop and steam it before adding it to the sauce.

Skillet Chicken and Broccoli

Skillet Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Chicken, Cheese, broccoli and about 30 minutes make up this vintage skillet recipes that's great for an easy and quick dinner. This Skillet Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli meal can be served over rice or pasta or with a side dish for a complete meal!

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup milk
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed broccoli and cheese soup
10 ounce bag frozen broccoli florets, steamed/cooked
Rice or Pasta Optional for serving

Instructions

Working on a flat surface, place chicken breast in-between two pieces of parchment paper or plastic wrap. ( place chicken into a gallon size ziplock bag)
Use a meat mallet or rolling pin and flatten chicken to 1/2 inch - 1/4-inch thickness.
Remove chicken and cut into bite sized pieces.
Heat medium skillet over medium heat and add butter.
Once butter is melted, add chicken.
Sprinkle salt, pepper and onion powder over chicken.
Cook chicken, browning the chicken on all sides for about 10 minutes.
Add in milk and soup. Stir will and bring to a boil.
Add cooked broccoli and reduce heat to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Serve as is or serve this dish over rice or pasta.

Notes

Broccoli should be thawed/steamed before adding to skillet.

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