Name: One-Pan Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, diced; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 16 oz cavatappi pasta; 12 oz broccoli florets; 4 cups chicken broth; 8 oz Colby Jack cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup milk; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

1

In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Add the diced chicken and diced onion.

2

Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.

3

Add the uncooked pasta, broccoli florets, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine.

4

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for about 12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

5

Uncover the skillet and stir in about half of the shredded Colby Jack cheese and the milk until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.

6

Top the pasta with the remaining shredded cheese.

7

Place the skillet in the oven or under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese on top until bubbly.

8

Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.