Description
A recipe for Broccoli Mac 'n Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 1/3 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta (8 oz)
  
• 1 small red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
  
• 1 bag (24 oz) Green Giant® frozen broccoli & three cheese sauce
  
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  
• 1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
  
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  
• 1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
  
• 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
  
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation
Prep Time: 25 Minutes | Start to Finish: 40 Minutes

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cook pasta as directed on package - except omit salt and add bell pepper last 3 minutes of cook time. Drain; return to saucepan.

2. Meanwhile, cook broccoli and cheese sauce as directed on bag. Stir cooked broccoli mixture, chicken, milk and ground red pepper into pasta. Pour into baking dish.

3. In small bowl, stir together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning; stir in oil, using fork. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over top of pasta mixture.

4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until top is golden brown and pasta is hot.

High Altitude (3500 to 6500 ft): Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition
1 Serving: Calories 340 (Calories from Fat 80); Total Fat 9g (Saturated Fat 2.5g); Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 560mg; Total Carbohydrate 41g (Dietary Fiber 6g); Protein 24g

% Daily Value: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 70%; Calcium 15%; Iron 15%

Exchanges: 2 Starch, 1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 1 Vegetable, 2 Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat

Carbohydrate Choices: 3

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Serves
6 servings (1 2/3 cups each)

Variations
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