Chicken Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Chicken Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces, weight Elbow Macaroni Pasta; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 pound Chicken Breast, Diced; ⅛ teaspoons Salt; ⅛ teaspoons Pepper; 2 cups Broccoli Florets; 3 Tablespoons Butter; 3 Tablespoons Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 2 cups Whole Milk; 1 cup Chicken Stock; 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard; 3 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Servings: persons

16 ounces, weight Elbow Macaroni Pasta
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 pound Chicken Breast, Diced
⅛ teaspoons Salt
⅛ teaspoons Pepper
2 cups Broccoli Florets
3 Tablespoons Butter
3 Tablespoons Flour
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon Paprika
2 cups Whole Milk
1 cup Chicken Stock
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
3 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1
Start boiling a pot of water for the pasta.
2
Meanwhile, heat a medium pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add olive oil, chicken, salt and pepper.
4
Cook and stir for 7 to 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
5
Turn off heat and set aside.
6
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli for the last 3 minutes.
7
While pasta cooks, heat a medium saucepan over medium heat.
8
Add butter and melt it.
9
Then add the flour, cayenne pepper and paprika.
10
Whisk together until its bubbling.
11
Whisk in milk and chicken stock.
12
Raise heat to bring the sauce to a quick boil.
13
Then lower the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
14
Drain the pasta and broccoli florets.
15
Then put it back into the pot and combine chicken with the pasta and broccoli.
16
Add mustard and salt and pepper (if needed) to the sauce.
17
Stir in the cheese until melted, about 2 minutes.
18
Pour sauce over chicken, broccoli and pasta.
19
Stir to combine.

1352

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces, weight Elbow Macaroni Pasta, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 pound Chicken Breast, Diced, ⅛ teaspoons Salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chicken Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

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