CHICKEN PASTA SKILLET

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I wanted to come up with a healthier mac and cheese dish-something with a little fiber and veggies. My husband doesn't like health food, but he loved this! -Heather McClintock, Columbus, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
4 ounces reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 teaspoon garlic-herb seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking; drain., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk flour and broth until smooth. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; stir in broth mixture. Add half-and-half. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened. Add process cheese, seasoning blend and salt; stir until smooth., Add chicken and pasta mixture; heat through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 671mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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This recipe was amazing! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sayima Abbaci
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This dish was just okay. The sauce was a bit too thick and the chicken was a bit dry.


Singhe Gems
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Imanee Tub
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used a whole wheat pasta and it was still delicious.


Layla Gomez
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This recipe was a disappointment. The sauce was bland and the chicken was dry. I would not recommend this recipe.


Tintu Jose
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This was the best chicken pasta skillet I've ever had! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


emeka Anachusi
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. I would make it again, but I would use less chili powder.


TONYanisicko
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I used penne pasta instead of spaghetti and it was still delicious.


Red Rose Monarch Flower
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Not a fan. The sauce was too thin and the chicken was overcooked.


Julius Oppong
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Junideez Oyindamola
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This recipe was a total disaster! The sauce curdled and the chicken was dry. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Subash Magar
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The chicken pasta skillet was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Aumu Chand
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This dish was bland and uninspired. I wouldn't recommend it.


Laxmi Lamjung
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great weeknight meal that doesn't take a lot of time to prepare.


Mohan Yadab
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The chicken pasta skillet was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was a good dish.


Abubakar Nana Firdausi
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. I made a few substitutions based on what I had on hand and it still came out delicious.


Lucky Uti
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish changed my mind! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was to die for.


Nsubuga Herbert
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This chicken pasta skillet was a hit with my family! The creamy sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


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