chicken pasta accents

Name: Chicken Pasta Accents
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1-1 1/2 pound(s) boneless chicken, cut into 1 inch cubes; 3 tablespoon(s) grillmates montreal seasoning; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 box(es) rotini pasta; 1 bag(s) broccoli,cauliflower carrots, frozen; 1/2 bag(s) broccoli florets, frozen; 8 ounce(s) velveeta, cubed small; 1/4 cup(s) milk; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; - garlic salt; - black pepper; 2 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil

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LESLIE TRYTHALL

PALM BAY, FL

Updated on Aug 11, 2015

Years ago, Green Giant started adding pasta & cheese to some of their veggies & called them Pasta Accents. We tried it, but didn't like the flavor of the cheese. I made the same thing using Velveeta & the family loved it! Added cooked chicken the next time for an easy "one pot" dinner. The kids asked for "Chicken Pasta Accents" the next week, so the name stuck! ***This seems like a lot of steps but you can do a lot at the same time.***** ***** I'm sure others make a version of this too. ********

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1-1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 tablespoons grillmates montreal seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 box rotini pasta
1 bag broccoli,cauliflower carrots, frozen
1/2 bag broccoli florets, frozen
8 ounces velveeta, cubed small
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
- garlic salt
- black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

How To Make chicken pasta accents

Step 1

In a bowl, mix chicken with Montreal seasoning, garlic powder & olive oil. Set aside.

Step 2

Put water on to cook noodles(according to package directions). Drain.
Step 3

In a small saucepan, add milk, butter & cheese over medium heat, stirring occasionally to melt. Add garlic salt & pepper to taste.
Step 4

In a microwave safe bowl, combine veggies, season with garlic salt to taste, & cook on high approximately 7-8 minutes until crisp tender. Stir halfway through cooking.
Step 5

In a large skillet preheated to med/med-high, add chicken & cook through until juices run clear.
Step 6

Add all components into large pot you cooked pasta in & mix well. Return to low heat & allow to heat through & combine flavors.(Approx. 10 minutes.) Serve.
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