Chicken and Broccoli Cheesy Pasta

Chicken and Broccoli Cheesy Pasta

Chicken and Broccoli Cheesy Pasta

Chicken and Broccoli Cheesy Pasta

MagicalButter
Servings

1 cup/240 ml

Prep Time

110 minutes

Cook Time

50 minutes

Category

Dinner

Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoons/60 ml MagicalButteror oil

    • 1 cup/240 ml seasoned bread crumbs or fresh homemade
    • 2-4 ounces/55-115 g parmesan cheese grated

    • ½ cup/120 ml MagicalButter
    • 1 pound/450g pasta (such as Barilla Protein Penne) cooked just before al dente and set aside
    • 1 pound/450 g boneless chicken breast cooked and diced
    • 1 cup/240 ml organic milk
    • ½ cup/120 ml white wine (or lager beer)
    • ½ cup/120 ml chicken broth (preferably homemade)
    • 8 ounces/225 g broccoli florets cooked and chopped
    • 4 ounces/115 g extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
    • 4 ounces/115 g Gruyère cheese shredded
    • 4 ounces/115 g pepper jack cheese shredded
    • 2 tablespoons/30 ml organic flour
    • 1 tablespoon/15 ml cream cheese
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 shallots minced
    • ½ large red onion finely diced
    • 1 tablespoon/15 ml flour

    Directions

      1. In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat melt the MagicalButter.
      2. Add the breadcrumbs and stir for 1 minute. Then add the parmesan cheese stir and remove from heat. Set the pan aside until just before baking.

      1. Preheat your oven to 325°F/165°C.
      2. In a large pot of well-salted water boil the pasta until half-cooked (about 4 minutes). Strain and set it aside.
      3. In a large sauté pan on medium-high heat your MagicalButter for 30-45 seconds.
      4. Add onions and shallots stirring over medium heat until they’re golden brown (about 3-4 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes stirring constantly.
      5. Add the wine and chicken broth stir and cook for 2-3 minutes; add milk and whisk thoroughly.
      6. Slowly add the cheeses one at a time constantly whisking them until fully incorporated into the sauce (about 2-3 minutes).
      7. In a large bowl add pasta and ¾ of your cheese sauce. Stir until the pasta is completely coated; then fold in chicken and broccoli.
      8. Pour the pasta mixture into a glass casserole baking dish. Then top it with the rest of the cheese sauce coat it with breadcrumbs and bake for 15-20 minutes.
      9. When time is up remove from the oven and plate your Chicken & Broccoli Cheesy Pasta and enjoy!
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