Chicken and Broccoli Macaroni

1/2 tbsp oil

1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed

2 tsp blackening seasoning

3 tbsp butter or margarine

3 tbsp flour

1 cup milk

1 cup chicken stock

1 tsp blackening seasoning

2 cups frozen broccoli, thawed

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 – 1 lb elbow macaroni

Heat oil in a large skillet. Season chicken with blackening seasoning and add to skillet.  Cook until chicken is browned and fully cooked, about 5-8 minutes.  Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Add butter or margarine to skillet and melt.  Stir in flour and whisk for 2 minutes.  Slowly whisk in milk and chicken stock.  Bring to a slow boil until thickened slightly.  Stir in remaining blackening seasoning, broccoli, and cheddar cheese.  Stir until cheese is fully melted.  Add chicken back into skillet and then add cooked noodles.  Stir until heated thoroughly.

 

My kids LOVED this one.  Of course, they love anything that has to do with Mac and Cheese.  It was given 2 thumbs up.