Saturday, September 28, 2013

The Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe


Load up your macaroni and cheese with broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes and chicken for a hearty pasta dinner. If you like things a little spicier, use pepper jack cheese for a kick. One of the delightful food recipes of all time.

Ingredients:
8 ounces pasta shells
3 cups broccoli florets
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes
6 ounces grated Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
2 cups shredded chicken breast
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta shells according to package directions. Add broccoli florets to the pot 3 minutes before pasta is cooked through. 

2. Drain well and reserve.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Heat milk and add sun-dried tomatoes. Whisk in the cheese a handful at a time until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. 

3. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.Add cooked pasta, broccoli and shredded chicken to the cheese mixture. 

4. Gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.


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