Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Rotini Pasta; 1 pound Frozen Broccoli Florets; 2 whole Rotisserie Chicken Breasts, Chopped; 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 2 cups Milk; 1 cup Chicken Broth; 3 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1/4 teaspoons Salt

Servings: persons

1 pound Rotini Pasta
1 pound Frozen Broccoli Florets
2 whole Rotisserie Chicken Breasts, Chopped
3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
2 cups Milk
1 cup Chicken Broth
3 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 teaspoons Salt

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add rotini noodles and cook according to package directions.
3
Once cooked, drain and set aside.
4
While the pasta cooks, microwave frozen broccoli according to package directions.
5
Set aside once heated through.
6
Next, melt butter over medium-low heat in a large skillet.
7
Once melted, add flour and whisk until fully combined.
8
Allow flour to cook for 12 minutes, whisking frequently.
9
Add in 1 cup of milk, whisking until mixture has thickened and no lumps remain.
10
Add remaining 1 cup of milk and chicken broth and whisk until well combined.
11
Reduce heat to low and add cheese and all spices to the sauce, whisking until cheese has melted.
12
Once melted, toss prepared pasta, broccoli and chicken into the skillet and mix until the cheese sauce covers all of the ingredients.
13
Serve warm.

1159

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Rotini Pasta, 1 pound Frozen Broccoli Florets, 2 whole Rotisserie Chicken Breasts, Chopped, 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Broccoli Mac and 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.

Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese

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