I love one pot wonders.  Especially when I discover a recipe that makes everyone in the family happy.  My kids and husband love this Skinny Chicken Broccoli Macaroni & Cheese for it’s classic comfort flavors and I love it for the ease of preparation and guilt free goodness.  If you’re looking for a crowd pleaser, you need to add this to your dinner rotation asap!

Yes, traditional homestyle mac and cheese is dreamy and delicious…but it will also leave you cringing when you consider the fat and calories involved.  This lightened up version doesn’t sacrifice flavor or richness and is significantly lower in fat and calories.  Pasta, chicken, and broccoli are simmered in a fat free mixture of broth and milk.  A smidge of low fat cream cheese and parmesan is stirred in at the end of cooking.  That’s all it takes to create this tasty dish.  Light, yet hearty enough to satisfy your hungriest eaters! 

Looking for more One Pot Wonder inspiration?  Try this Easy Lasagna Skillet or Easy Turkey Bolognese.

Skinny Chicken Broccoli Macaroni & Cheese - a lightened up version of the family favorite that doesn't sacrifice flavor or richness! | tastythin.com

 

 

Skinny Chicken Broccoli Macaroni & Cheese - a lightened up version of the family favorite that doesn't sacrifice flavor or richness! | tastythin.com

Skinny Chicken Broccoli Macaroni & Cheese

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Ingredients 

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 12 oz dried pasta (any shape)
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups skim milk
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon low fat cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Spray a large deep skillet with cooking spray and cook chicken over medium high heat until no longer pink. 
  • Add broccoli, pasta, broth, milk, garlic, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is cooked al dente. 
  • Stir in cream cheese and parmesan. Serve immediately.

Here’s the nutrition info for a 1 1/2 cup serving:

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