How To Make Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Recipe
This creamy pasta dish with chicken and broccoli is the ultimate comfort food!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 head of broccoli, chopped
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package instructions. Add broccoli to boiling pasta water during the last 3-4 minutes of cooking, then drain.
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While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until smooth. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
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Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Add cooked pasta and broccoli, and cooked chicken, stirring to combine.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 578 kcal
- Total Fat : 21g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 129mg
- Sodium : 546mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 54g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 45g
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