chicken meatball and broccoli macaroni bowl

Name: Chicken Meatball and Broccoli Macaroni Bowl
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) cooked chicken or turkey meatballs (storebought or your homemade); 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 4 clove(s) minced garlic; 1 cup(s) chicken broth; 8 ounce(s) dry macaroni; 3 cup(s) fresh broccoli florets; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; - salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan for garnishing; 1/4 cup(s) fresh chopped parsley for garnishing

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Amy H.

Detroit, MI

Updated on Jun 22, 2021

When I was first married in 1993, I came across a chicken cook book in the book store. It had a picture of a dish that looked like this on the cover. I remember thinking it looked so tasty and I wanted to make it, but I didn't have enough money for the fancy cook book. When I got home, I made up this recipe which is what I imagined would be in it based on what the picture looked like. I never did acquire that cook book and I can't even remember what it was called, but I've been making this dish ever since I first saw that picture on the cover!

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound cooked chicken or turkey meatballs (storebought or your homemade)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves minced garlic
1 cup chicken broth
8 ounces dry macaroni
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons butter
- salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated parmesan for garnishing
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley for garnishing

How To Make chicken meatball and broccoli macaroni bowl

Step 1

Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Towards the end of cooking time on the pasta, add the broccoli florets to the pasta pot and cook about 3-5 minutes more. While the pasta is cooking, start heating the meatballs and garlic as follows.

Step 2

Add the 2 tablespoons of oil to a deep, nonstick skillet over medium and cook the meatballs until browned. Add in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds or so.
Step 3

Add the one cup of the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer and allow to reduce while you while you finish preparing the pasta and broccoli.
Step 4

Drain the macaroni and broccoli.
Step 5

Turn off the heat and stir the macaroni mixture into the skillet of meatballs along with the butter and 1/2 cup of parmesan. Stir until well combined and cheese melts.
Step 6

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon into a bowl and garnish with more parmesan and fresh chopped parsley.
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