American Skillet Recipe

Name: American Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 2 cups chopped vegetables (mix any of these -- onion, celery, bell pepper, carrots); 3 cups hot water; 12 lb dry pasta (2 cups elbow macaroni or 3 cups rotini); ½ teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves, minced or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained or 1 ½ cups cooked chopped chicken; 3 cups chopped raw vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini (one or mix); 1 tablespoon cornstarch or 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup shredded cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil
2 cups chopped vegetables (mix any of these -- onion, celery, bell pepper, carrots)
3 cups hot water
12 lb dry pasta (2 cups elbow macaroni or 3 cups rotini)
½ teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained or 1 ½ cups cooked chopped chicken
3 cups chopped raw vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini (one or mix)
1 tablespoon cornstarch or 2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheese

1
Use a large skillet or saucepan (at least 4 qts) with tight-fitting lid.
2
Heat the Tblsp.
3
of oil over medium heat.
4
Cook onion, celery, bell pepper, carrots (whatever you selected from list) until soft, 5-10 minutes.
5
Add the water, pasta, salt, and garlic.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat to medium low.
8
Cover pan and cook 10 minutes, stirring once or twice.
9
Add tuna or chicken and the 3 cups of vegetables you selected or 1 1/2 cups of frozen or canned vegetables.
10
Cover and continue to cook for 10-15 minutes, until pasta is tender.
11
Stir 2 or 3 times.
12
If pan looks dry, add 2-4 Tblsp.
13
water.
14
When done, very little water should be left in pan.
15
In a small bowl make sauce with flour or cornstarch by adding a small amount of milk and stirring until smooth.
16
Stir in remaining milk.
17
Add to the skillet with the cheese.
18
Cook and stir just until cheese has melted and sauce has thickened, 3-5 minutes.

5408

kcal

Calories

Fat

1039

Carbs

200

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon oil, 2 cups chopped vegetables (mix any of these -- onion, celery, bell pepper, carrots), 3 cups hot water, 12 lb dry pasta (2 cups elbow macaroni or 3 cups rotini), and more.

Yes, American Skillet falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

American Skillet

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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