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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Shells
Ditch the boxed mac and cheese and make these amazingly creamy and cheesy chicken broccoli shells. This meal is sure to be a huge hit with the family!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
boil
2
In a large pot bring water to a boil and add 8 ounces pasta shells. Cook according to package directions.
pasta shells8 ounces
3
cook
4
Add 12 ounces broccoli florets to the boiling water for the last ⏱️ 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
broccoli florets12 ounces
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whisk
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Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in the same pot and melt over medium heat. Whisk in ¼ cup all-purpose flour and cook for ⏱️ 1 minute to create a roux. Slowly whisk in 2 cups milk, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat until it starts to thicken.
unsalted butter2 tablespoonsmilk2 cupsshredded sharp cheddar cheese2 cups
7
combine
8
Add the pasta shells, broccoli, and 1 pound cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, and toss to coat in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste then serve immediately.
pasta shells8 ouncescooked boneless skinless chicken breast, (cut into bite-sized pieces)1 poundsalt and pepper to taste
Nutrition Facts
calories
502 kcal
fat Content
22 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
6 g
sodium Content
387 mg
protein Content
35 g
trans Fat Content
0.2 g
cholesterol Content
106 mg
carbohydrate Content
41 g
saturated Fat Content
12 g
unsaturated Fat Content
6 g
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