Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Helper

Okay, I've done my versions of Hamburger Helper, Hamburger Helper Round 2 and it only comes naturally that Chicken Helper would eventually dawn on me. Now I'm giving myself too much credit, I was standing in front of the fridge bemoaning the fact that I hadn't thought to thaw some hamburger when I realized I had chicken in the fridge for a pad thai recipe that I wasn't able to get all of the ingredients for. That was when the light came on and I thought to stir fry the chicken with some garlic, salt and pepper to mix with the macaroni and cheese and steamed broccoli. This may be even better than Hamburger Helper, and nothing beats the convenience of this meal, granted I am all for making my own cheese sauce but on those days I just want something quick this does the trick!



Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Helper: Serves 3-4

1 Box Kraft 3 Cheese with Shells Macaroni & Cheese
1lbs Chicken Breast - Boneless / Skinless - Cubed
1tsp Olive Oil
2 Garlic Cloves – Minced
3-4C Broccoli (Fresh or Frozen)
3tsp Butter – melted
1/4C Milk
Salt & Pepper

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta as directed. Drain and set to the side. Mix the butter, milk and cheese powder from the box together and set to the side.

While the pasta is cooking place the olive oil into a saute pan over medium heat, add the garlic and let it cook for 30 seconds then add the chicken and stir around and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set to the side. While the chicken is cooking and the pasta boiling, set a steamer pot to boil with the broccoli in a steamer basket with a pinch of salt, cook until fork tender.

In the skillet place the cheese mixture over low heat and stir for a minute, add in the noodles and chicken & broccoli and toss to incorporate. Serve it up and enjoy!

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WW: 9 Points Plus / serving @ 4 servings
12 Points Plus / serving @ 3 servings