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Cheesy Chicken Pasta

Cheesy Chicken Pasta

This One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta is comfort food at its best!!! Better yet - this meal is ready in less than 25 minutes - from fridge to table! This dish is filled with macaroni, chicken, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and cheese!!!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 375 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 small yellow onion diced
  • 6 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 14.5 oz chicken broth
  • 14.5 oz Italian diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 8 oz macaroni
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup colby jack cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet - preferably deep dish, add olive oil and turn to medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, add onion, chicken, mushrooms and garlic – cook until lightly browned - about 5 minutes. 
    2 tbsp olive oil, 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1/2 small yellow onion, 1 tbsp garlic, 6 oz mushrooms
  • Add chicken broth, tomatoes, milk, macaroni, salt and pepper and whisk together. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 12 minutes or until pasta is al dente (or fork tender).
    14.5 oz chicken broth, 14.5 oz Italian diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup milk, 8 oz macaroni, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Turn off the heat and stir in cheese.
    1 cup colby jack cheese
  • Serve with a side salad and garlic bread.

Notes

**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Serving: 1.25cupCalories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 24gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 741mgPotassium: 529mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 348IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 218mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cheese, chicken, one pot, pasta
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