Macaroni and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli

Macaroni and cheese is perfect supper food. It's a kids' favorite, and adults like it too. My recipe is simple and almost as quick as the boxed variety. Try this variation with chicken broccoli, tomatoes and basil.

• Calories: 51 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
• 4 cups small broccoli florets
• 2 cups shredded roasted chicken
• 1 cup fresh Italian plum tomatoes, seeded if desired
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces or snipped with scissors

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Follow recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, adding broccoli to the boiling pasta during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain, then proceed to make the cheese sauce as directed. Stir chicken, tomatoes and basil along with the sauce into the hot pasta. Serve hot.