MAC AND CHEESE WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

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Provided by Brian S. Hale

Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Dairy     Herb     Pasta     Vegetable     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Cheddar     Broccoli     Fontina     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts
Olive oil (for brushing)
2 heads of broccoli, cut into florets (about 5 cups)
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
4 cups whipping cream
1 cup grated Fontina cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 pound pasta shells, freshly cooked
1/2 bunch fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Brush both sides with olive oil. Grill until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Dice chicken and set aside. Cook broccoli in medium pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually mix in cream. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add both cheeses and stir until sauce is smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add pasta, chicken, and broccoli to sauce; mix well. Garnish with chives and serve.

ROSE ROBBINS
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken and broccoli. It's also a great meal to make for a weeknight dinner.


Mr Nurmiyasardar
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the chicken and broccoli add a nice touch of flavor.


Shane “Magic tongue” Cox
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This is one of the best mac and cheese recipes I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and it tastes like it came from a restaurant.


mangolian heart
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I love that this recipe uses fresh broccoli. It gives the mac and cheese a nice pop of color and flavor.


Kaya King
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This mac and cheese is so creamy and cheesy. It's the perfect comfort food.


Frances Moseley
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I'm always looking for new mac and cheese recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's easy to make, and it tastes amazing.


PETER MAKHUDU
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I made this dish for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.


Mohammed Suleyman
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken and broccoli. It's also a great meal to make for a weeknight dinner.


Christian Sims
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the chicken and broccoli add a nice touch of flavor.


Esther Noble
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This mac and cheese is so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Johnny Deleon
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great comfort food for a cold winter day.


Haji Tilawat
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This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the chicken and broccoli add a nice touch of flavor.


Bernadette Lutuciri
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Steve Fuller-Hall
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My kids loved this mac and cheese! They ate it all up and asked for seconds.


Kyesha Kymahni
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. It was cooked perfectly and didn't overpower the other flavors.


Natasha Pretty
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The chicken and broccoli were a great addition to the mac and cheese. They added a lot of flavor and made the dish more filling.


Olamide Okunola
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I was able to make it in under an hour, and it tasted just as good as my favorite restaurant mac and cheese.


Marcy Thorpe
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This was my first time making mac and cheese from scratch, and it turned out amazing! The chicken and broccoli added a nice touch of flavor and texture.