Name: Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 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

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Mac and Cheese with Chicken and BroccoliBrian Leatart

To make this dish even more decadent, add cooked chopped pancetta or cooked and crumbled smoked bacon.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.

TagsMac and Cheese Pasta Pasta Shells Chicken Breast Chicken Poultry Fontina Cheese Dairy Cheddar Broccoli/Broccolini Vegetable Main Dinner Nut Free Easy Quick Weeknight Meals 30 Minutes or Less Grilling Bon Appétit

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