Description
Chicken Broccoli Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy cheese, tender chicken, and vibrant broccoli with perfectly cooked pasta. This dish not only warms your heart but also satisfies your taste buds, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delicious meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Season diced chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente; add broccoli during the last two minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook chicken until fully cooked (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat.
- In the same skillet, melt more butter, whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted.
- Combine pasta, chicken, and sauce; mix well and transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg