Description
Cheesy Chicken, Bacon, and Broccoli Pasta
Ingredients
12 oz (340g) elbow macaroni (or pasta of choice)
2 chicken breasts, diced
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Cook the pasta: Boil the pasta according to package instructions. During the last 2 minutes, add the broccoli florets to the boiling pasta. Drain and set aside.
Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, cook diced chicken with a bit of salt and pepper until golden and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Make the cheese sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth, stirring until the sauce thickens.
Add cheese and combine: Stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted. Add the cooked pasta, broccoli, and chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the cheesy sauce.
Top with bacon: Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the pasta and serve hot.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 520 kcal per serving
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