Broccoli Mac & Cheese Dinner

BROCCOLI MAC & CHEESE- box version

(serves 6)

Ingredients:

2 boxes macaroni and cheese

5 c. chopped broccoli and/or cauliflower (or 1 frozen bag)

1 ½ c. cooked chicken or tuna

½ c. skim milk

¼ c. olive oil

Directions:

1. Fill a medium pot half way full of water. Bring to a boil.

2. Boil macaroni and broccoli for 8 minutes.

3. Drain water and stir in oil, milk, cheese, and chicken.

BROCCOLI MAC & CHEESE- scratch version

Ingredients:

3 c. macaroni noodles (or 12 oz pasta)

6 ½ c. fresh broccoli florets (or 1 bag frozen)

2 T. olive oil

2 t. minced garlic (4 cloves)

½ -1 c. reserved broccoli/pasta water

¼ c. Parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 c. cooked chicken

1 t. salt

¼ t. pepper

Directions:

1. Boil pasta and broccoli in a pot of water for 8-10 min.

2. Drain, reserving 1 c. water

3. Return pot to stove and heat olive oil and garlic on medium-high heat.

4. Add broccoli and pasta back into the pot.

5. Stir in ½ -1 c. vegetable water, chicken, cheese, salt, and pepper