Chicken and Broccoli Shells and Cheese
 
 
Perfectly creamy homemade shells and cheese made with chicken and broccoli. Everyone loves this easy weeknight meal!
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INGREDIENTS
  • 8 ounces medium shell pasta
  • 3 cups broccoli, chopped into florets
  • 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced (see recipe here)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli during last 2-3 minutes of cook time. Drain and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add flour and cooking, stirring, for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and chicken broth and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbling and thickened. Remove from heat and add cheddar cheese. Stir until melted.
  3. Add the drained pasta, broccoli, and chicken and stir to combine. If sauce becomes too thick, add milk as needed to thin.
Recipe by Love Grows Wild at https://lovegrowswild.com/2015/05/chicken-and-broccoli-shells-and-cheese/