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Description
A hearty and delicious pasta bake combining tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and creamy sauce topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Steam broccoli for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Mix in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine pasta, chicken, broccoli, and sauce in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle cheddar and parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Substitute cauliflower for broccoli if preferred.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American