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Chicken and Broccoli Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food and this broccoli chicken mac and cheese is one of the best mac and cheese recipes ever. Cheesy pasta with tender chicken and broccoli for a pure comfort food dinner the whole family will love. Serve this Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe on its own or with a salad.
Course Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine American
Keyword baked mac and cheese with chicken, broccoli chicken mac and cheese, chicken mac and cheese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 544kcal
Author Lauren

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk set out to warm up
  • pinch Salt
  • pinch black pepper
  • 1 box elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound white cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups cooked chicken cut into pieces
  • 2 cups broccoli cut into pieces
  • Italian Seasoned Breadcrumb
  • 1/4 cup butter cut into slices

Instructions

  • Cook skinless chicken breasts by your preferred method if you do not have any already cooked.
  • In a large pot add water, place the large pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil.
  • Once the water is boiling add in the dry pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes. Check the package instructions for how long to cook for al dente pasta. Drain noodles with a strainer once it is done cooking and return to the pot.
  • While the pasta cooks preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Shred the white cheddar cheese or chop it into pieces and set it aside.
  • Cut the broccoli into small pieces and set it aside.
  • Cut the chicken into small pieces and set it aside.
  • In a medium sauce pan over medium heat add the butter and melt butter. Once the butter is melted add the flour and whisk until combined.
  • Add in the milk a little bit at a time and whisking each time until smooth until all the milk is added.
  • Bring the milk and flour mixture to a boil and add a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper. Turn the heat down to low and let cool slightly.
  • Pour the white sauce into the cooked pasta.
  • Add the cheese and stir until it is mostly melted.
  • Add in the cooked chopped chicken and the chopped broccoli. Mix well to combine everything.
  • Spray a casserole dish or baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and pour the pasta mixture into it.
  • Sprinkle the top of the pasta with the Italian bread crumbs.
  • Slice the remaining 1/4 stick of butter into thin pieces and place on top.
  • Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes until the breadcrumb crust has browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1061mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1431IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 655mg | Iron: 1mg