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Ingredients
  • 1 lb short pasta such as ditalini, macaroni, or shells
  • 3 cups broccoli florets, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 5 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta 2 minutes less than package directions indicate. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli to pot. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking continuously, for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gradually whisk in milk. Continue cooking, whisking frequently, until mixture bubbles and thickens. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and nutmeg.
  5. In a large bowl (or your baking dish), stir together pasta, broccoli, chicken, and sauce. Transfer to baking dish, top with mozzarella cheese, and bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Simple, classic comfort food to please a crowd!
Course: Dinner
Allergen(s): Milk, Gluten, Milk, Gluten

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Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Simple, classic comfort food to please a crowd!

Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

5 from 5 votes
Servings: Serves 9
Author: Kristy Norrell
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 2 hours 15 minutes
Chill: 20 minutes
Total: 2 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb short pasta such as ditalini, macaroni, or shells
  • 3 cups broccoli florets, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 5 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta 2 minutes less than package directions indicate. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli to pot. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking continuously, for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gradually whisk in milk. Continue cooking, whisking frequently, until mixture bubbles and thickens. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and nutmeg.
  5. In a large bowl (or your baking dish), stir together pasta, broccoli, chicken, and sauce. Transfer to baking dish, top with mozzarella cheese, and bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Enjoy!