Cheesy Chicken and Veggie Pasta Skillet
By Velveeta Kitchen
Prep
10 MIN
Total
30 MIN
Servings
4 Servings
This Cheesy Chicken and Veggie Pasta Skillet is a quick and easy main dish, perfect for a family meal. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a cooking time of 20 minutes, this recipe yields 4 servings and contains approximately 450 calories per serving.
Ingredients
1
lb
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
2-1/2
cups
Water
1
pkg
1
pkg
Frozen Peas and Carrots, Thawed
1/2
cup
Frozen Bell Pepper and Onion Strips
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Instructions
Step 1
Cook the chicken in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat for 4 to 5 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
Step 2
Add water and shell macaroni to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat for 15 min. or until the macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally and adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 5 min. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
Step 3
Stir in the cheese sauce and cook for 3 to 5 min. or until chicken is done (165°F) and the mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally.
Special Extra: Serve with a few dashes of hot sauce.
Substitute: Prepare using your favorite variety of frozen vegetables.
