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This chicken and broccoli casserole is coated in a cheese sauce and baked until bubbling for a delicious meal the whole family will enjoy.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
Cook pasta according to package directions; after 6 minutes of boiling, add broccoli cuts to pasta and continue cooking per package directions; drain and set aside.
Return hot, empty pan to medium heat and add butter. Once butter has melted, whisk in flour until blended well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Add milk and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture simmers.
Remove from heat and stir in 2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Add chicken, pasta, and broccoli and stir gently to mix.
Place in baking dish. Bake, uncovered for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake, uncovered, for 5 additional minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
Cook pasta according to package directions; after 6 minutes of boiling, add broccoli cuts to pasta and continue cooking per package directions; drain and set aside.
Return hot, empty pan to medium heat and add butter. Once butter has melted, whisk in flour until blended well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Add milk and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture simmers.
Remove from heat and stir in 2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Add chicken, pasta, and broccoli and stir gently to mix.
Place in baking dish. Bake, uncovered for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake, uncovered, for 5 additional minutes or until cheese is melted.
This was simple but really good.
I added some additional frozen veggies n it made a difference!