BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN BAKED MAC & CHEESE

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I was really craving baked macaroni and cheese one night so I decided to throw in some other items to make a meal out of it. Everyone loved it and my step-daughter asked if I could make it once a week. It is cheesy and fantastic with veggies and chicken added so you don't have to worry about making side dishes. This fed our family of five and gave my hubby leftovers for work. See the last step for make ahead information.

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb chicken breast, diced
olive oil
8 ounces broccoli florets, cooked and chopped (I used a little over a half of a regular sized bag of frozen broccoli cuts. Use more or less to fit )
1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
1 (10 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
6 tablespoons butter (or 3/4 of a stick)
2 (8 ounce) bricks sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded (I shredded them in a food processor)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Heat about 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over Medium/High heat. Add chicken to the pan and saute until done, seasoning with salt and pepper if preferred.
  • If broccoli florets are not already cooked and chopped, do this now. You can buy frozen chopped broccoli to save time.
  • Add chicken and broccoli to the already cooked macaroni pasta. Toss to make sure it is well mixed.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cheddar cheese soup, evaporated milk, sour cream, milk, Parmesan and seasoned salt. Add the butter after everything else is mixed.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and cut a few slits in the top to vent.
  • Microwave for 4 minutes to melt butter and heat the rest of the soup mixture. Make sure butter is melted when finished. If not, stir and microwave for another minute or two.
  • To assemble the macaroni, layer 1/2 of the macaroni/chicken/broccoli mixture in the bottom of a sprayed 9x13 glass baking dish. Top with half of the cheese soup mixture. Top with half of the shredded cheese.
  • Repeat all three layers one more time.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until the edges are bubbly and the cheese on top is melted. If the top is already browned, skip the next step.
  • Turn oven to BROIL and allow macaroni to remain in the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese on top is lightly browned. You may even want to keep the oven door open a crack to watch the top and make sure it doesn't burn.
  • You can make this a day or two ahead of time, cover with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge until you are ready to bake it. Just remove it from the fridge about 45 minutes before baking so it comes up to room temperature and cooks evenly.

jorge masih
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but otherwise it was good.


Ms Farjana
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This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I highly recommend it.


Dhiraj Sah
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I've made this dish for potlucks and parties and it's always a hit. Everyone loves it.


MD Mukul Mia
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


James Town
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this dish is an exception. It's so creamy and flavorful, I can't resist it.


Bibek shrestha official
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This is one of my favorite mac and cheese recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Kaleah Parker
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and broccoli.


pretty lore
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This dish is perfect for a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting, and it always hits the spot.


Nicole Adinnu
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I love that this recipe uses whole wheat pasta. It makes it a healthier dish without sacrificing any of the flavor.


Aleeha Rizwan
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Js Hodge
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I made this dish for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best mac and cheese he's ever had.


Opeyemi Ibiwoye
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Star Lay
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I loved this dish. The cheese sauce was so good that it made me forget all about the broccoli.


Arman BuTt (XhOkHa BuTt)
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This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Mk GotTrack
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Ziarul Islam Akash
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This broccoli and chicken baked mac and cheese was a hit with my family! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli and chicken were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.