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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Mac

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A cozy, one-pot dinner featuring tender chicken, al dente elbow pasta, bright broccoli, and creamy Colby Jack cheese.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: One-Pot
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

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 the onion is translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add the cubed chicken to the pot 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 the mixture to a boil. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot to build flavor.
  4. Stir in the uncooked elbow pasta and the chopped broccoli. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the pasta is tender, about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the shredded Colby Jack cheese until fully melted and creamy.
  6. Serve hot straight from the pot.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, use 3.5 cups of broth; for a looser sauce, use 4 cups.

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