Macaroni Chicken Skillet Recipes

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CHICKEN PASTA SKILLET

I wanted to come up with a healthier mac and cheese dish-something with a little fiber and veggies. My husband doesn't like health food, but he loved this! -Heather McClintock, Columbus, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11



Chicken Pasta Skillet image

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking; drain., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk flour and broth until smooth. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; stir in broth mixture. Add half-and-half. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened. Add process cheese, seasoning blend and salt; stir until smooth., Add chicken and pasta mixture; heat through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 671mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

3 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
4 ounces reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 teaspoon garlic-herb seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

SKILLET CHICKEN PASTA

This is a tasteful combination of vegetables, chicken, and pasta prepared in a cast iron skillet. My family eats tons of this stuff.

Provided by scotty.h

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 18



Skillet Chicken Pasta image

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the spaghettini, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta until it has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 6-8 minutes. Drain well and keep warm.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the tomatoes; cook until they soften and begin to break down. Stir in the garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, sugar, and ketchup. Heat sauce through and reserve.
  • Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a separate cast iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in chicken; cook until browned. Stir in crushed garlic cloves; cook for 1 additional minute.
  • Remove chicken from skillet and reserve. Turn heat to high. Stir the green pepper, red pepper, onion, and mushrooms into the skillet and cook until they begin to soften. Stir in browned chicken. Turn heat to medium and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the vegetables are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Toss the chicken and vegetables with the tomato sauce and the hot pasta. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 767.5 calories, Carbohydrate 62.4 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 524.9 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

½ (8 ounce) package spaghettini
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 plum tomato (blank)s roma (plum) tomatoes, halved and sliced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 tablespoon ketchup
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 each skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2 each garlic cloves, crushed
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

MACARONI CHICKEN SKILLET

"Our family loves this meal," relates Edie DeSpain of Logan, Utah. "I found the recipe on a box of pasta years ago, and I've used it a lot since." Vegetables, herbs and chicken mingle in a rich cheese sauce for the no-fuss entree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15



Macaroni Chicken Skillet image

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the broccoli, red pepper, onion and carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the chicken, peas, bouillon, tarragon and lemon-pepper; reduce heat., In a small bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Drain macaroni; stir into the chicken mixture. Add cheese and stir until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1002mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 package (9 ounces) frozen cubed cooked chicken, thawed
1/4 cup frozen peas
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
4 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

GRECIAN PASTA & CHICKEN SKILLET

We love a homemade meal at the end of the day. But the prep involved? Not so much. My Greek-inspired pasta is lemony, herby and, thankfully, easy. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18



Grecian Pasta & Chicken Skillet image

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the first 6 ingredients; add spaghetti. Bring to a boil. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and spaghetti is tender, 5-7 minutes., Stir in artichoke hearts, spinach, red pepper, olives, green onion, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, oil and pepper. Cook and stir until spinach is wilted, 2-3 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup white wine or water
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 ounces multigrain thin spaghetti
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup roasted sweet red pepper strips
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese, optional

MAC AND CHEESE CHICKEN SKILLET

"This is a wonderful and speedy Italian-style entree. Just open your pantry and you'll discover a quick-fix for dinner!" Margaret Wilson - Hemet, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8



Mac and Cheese Chicken Skillet image

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat until no longer pink. , Set aside the cheese packet from the macaroni dinner mix. Stir in the pasta, broth, zucchini, onion and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-8 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. , Stir in tomatoes and the contents of the reserved cheese packet. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 966mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes, drained

ITALIAN CHICKEN SKILLET

This is a healthy, delicious, easy dinner! The best part is that it cooks all in one skillet so there is hardly any mess!

Provided by RHARRIS524

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8



Italian Chicken Skillet image

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium heat, and cook and stir the chicken and garlic until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 8 minutes. Pour the wine and diced tomatoes with their juice into the skillet, and bring to a boil over high heat while scraping any browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
  • Stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the shells have cooked through, but are still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Spread the spinach over the top of the pasta, cover, and simmer until the spinach leaves are cooked, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the skillet, and simmer until the cheese has melted and the pasta is bubbling, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 87.2 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 757.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
2 cloves garlic, chopped, or to taste
½ cup red cooking wine
1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
8 ounces small seashell pasta
5 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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