Anthony Anderson’s One-Pot Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese with Broccoli

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This easy one-pot mac & cheese recipe gets an extra boost of protein from chicken. Buffalo sauce adds spicy tang—look for one without added sugar, like Frank's RedHot.

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Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cubed (1/2-inch)

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 3/4 cups nonfat milk, divided

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken broth

  • 6 ounces whole-wheat penne pasta (1 1/2 cups)

  • 1 1/2 cups bite-size broccoli florets

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 1/4 cup mild Buffalo sauce, preferably with no added sugar 

  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Toss chicken with dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a medium bowl until evenly coated.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups milk and broth; bring to a simmer. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender (checking timing on your pasta package), adding broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking time.

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  3. Meanwhile, whisk flour and the remaining 1/4 cup milk in a small bowl. When the pasta is tender, stir in the flour mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat.

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  4. Add 1 cup cheese and Buffalo sauce; stir until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

    a step in making the Anthony Anderson’s One-Pot Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese with Broccoli

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup


Calories 465, Fat 14g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 105mg, Carbohydrates 39g, Total sugars 12g, Added sugars 0g, Protein 44g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 684mg, Potassium 827mg

EatingWell.com, November 2023

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