Broccoli And Chicken Baked Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Broccoli And Chicken Baked Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, diced; olive oil; 8 ounces broccoli florets, cooked and chopped (I used a little over a half of a regular sized bag of frozen broccoli cuts. Use more or less to fit ); 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked; 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup; 1 (10 ounce) can evaporated milk; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt; 6 tablespoons butter (or 3/4 of a stick); 2 (8 ounce) bricks sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded (I shredded them in a food processor)

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken breast, diced
olive oil
8 ounces broccoli florets, cooked and chopped (I used a little over a half of a regular sized bag of frozen broccoli cuts. Use more or less to fit )
1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
1 (10 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
6 tablespoons butter (or 3/4 of a stick)
2 (8 ounce) bricks sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded (I shredded them in a food processor)

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Heat about 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over Medium/High heat. Add chicken to the pan and saute until done, seasoning with salt and pepper if preferred.
3
If broccoli florets are not already cooked and chopped, do this now. You can buy frozen chopped broccoli to save time.
4
Add chicken and broccoli to the already cooked macaroni pasta. Toss to make sure it is well mixed.
5
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cheddar cheese soup, evaporated milk, sour cream, milk, Parmesan and seasoned salt. Add the butter after everything else is mixed.
6
Cover with plastic wrap and cut a few slits in the top to vent.
7
Microwave for 4 minutes to melt butter and heat the rest of the soup mixture. Make sure butter is melted when finished. If not, stir and microwave for another minute or two.
8
To assemble the macaroni, layer 1/2 of the macaroni/chicken/broccoli mixture in the bottom of a sprayed 9x13 glass baking dish. Top with half of the cheese soup mixture. Top with half of the shredded cheese.
9
Repeat all three layers one more time.
10
Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until the edges are bubbly and the cheese on top is melted. If the top is already browned, skip the next step.
11
Turn oven to BROIL and allow macaroni to remain in the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese on top is lightly browned. You may even want to keep the oven door open a crack to watch the top and make sure it doesn't burn.
12
You can make this a day or two ahead of time, cover with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge until you are ready to bake it. Just remove it from the fridge about 45 minutes before baking so it comes up to room temperature and cooks evenly.

768

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Protein

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken breast, diced, olive oil, 8 ounces broccoli florets, cooked and chopped (I used a little over a half of a regular sized bag of frozen broccoli cuts. Use more or less to fit ), 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked, and more.

Yes, Broccoli And Chicken Baked Mac & Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Broccoli And Chicken Baked Mac & Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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