@simplefamilyrecipes: $13 one pot chicken broccoli mac that feeds a family of 4 🧀 The secret? Blended cottage cheese! Serves 4 | Active: 25 min | Total: 35 min INGREDIENTS 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast ($4.50) 1 tub (16 oz) cottage cheese ($2.48) 2 cups shredded cheddar ($2.47 bag) 1 carton (32 oz) chicken broth ($1.48) 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli florets ($1.24) 12 oz elbow macaroni ($1.18 box) 1 tsp garlic powder, salt and pepper (pantry) 1 cup water STEPS 1. Simmer the chicken breasts in the broth and water in a large pot, covered, 15 minutes until cooked through. Remove and shred with two forks. 2. Bring the broth back to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook 7 minutes, stirring often. Add the broccoli and cook 3-4 more minutes, until tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. 3. Blend the cottage cheese, garlic powder and 1/4 cup of hot cooking liquid until completely smooth. 4. Turn off the heat. Stir in the blended cottage cheese, cheddar and shredded chicken until creamy. Season and serve. Prices are Walmart estimates as of October 2026 and may vary. #DinnerIdeas #budgetmeals #onepotmeals #cottagecheeserecipes #highprotein

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