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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Mac

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A cozy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and gooey Colby Jack cheese with elbow pasta.

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

Notes

Cut chicken into even small cubes for even cooking. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: cheesy chicken, broccoli mac, one-pot meal, pasta, comfort food

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