Creamy Leftover Chicken Surprise

I invented this recipe a long time ago and make it when I have leftover chicken. It's quick and made with simple ingredients. Feel free to make substitutions and experiment with it. Fresh or frozen broccoli. Cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom. Any type of cooked chicken will do, but I prefer breast. If the leftover chicken has been marinated or seasoned, it will be a bonus. Any type of small pasta. Cheeses are flexible as well. I often use a combination of whatever I have on hand. Just be sure its sliced or shredded so that it melts quickly.It's a great all in one meal to keep on the stove on nights when family members are coming and going at different times.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb elbow macaroni
• 1 1⁄2 cups  cooked chicken breasts
• 1  cup broccoli floret
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  cream of chicken soup
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 6  slices American cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon curry powder

Directions

1. 1. Cook pasta al dente and drain.
2. 2. Cook or steam broccoli until tender
3. 3. In a large pot combine cream of chicken soup and milk on medium high heat.
4. 4. When heated, add pasta, chicken, cheese, curry powder and pepper. Mix ingredients thorougly.
5. 5. In about 3-5 minutes when cheese is completely melted, stir in the broccoli.
6. 6. Give the broccoli a minute or two to heat up.
7. 7. Enjoy.