Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

Name: Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1.5 cup Small pasta shapes (such as ditalini or small shells); 2 piece Boneless skinless chicken thigh; 1.5 cup Broccoli florets; 2 tbsp Unsalted butter; 2 tbsp All-purpose flour; 1.5 cup Whole milk; 1.5 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated; 2 tbsp Cream cheese; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 0.25 tsp Garlic powder; 0.25 tsp Mild paprika; 0.25 tsp Salt

Italian-American · 35 mins

Small pasta shapes with tender finely chopped chicken and broccoli in a full-fat cheese sauce.

K By kayalwayscooking

Servings

1.5 cup Small pasta shapes (such as ditalini or small shells)
2 piece Boneless skinless chicken thigh
1.5 cup Broccoli florets
2 tbsp Unsalted butter
2 tbsp All-purpose flour
1.5 cup Whole milk
1.5 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
2 tbsp Cream cheese
1 tbsp Olive oil
0.25 tsp Garlic powder
0.25 tsp Mild paprika
0.25 tsp Salt

Calories

625 kcal

Protein

29g

Carbs

40g

Fat

39g

Fiber

Sugar

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Cook Chicken and Veg

1. Cut the chicken thigh into small pieces, then finely chop or pulse in a food processor until the pieces are about 5 mm (1/4 inch), a safe size for a toddler. Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat, add the chicken with the garlic powder, paprika and salt, and cook, breaking it up, for 6-7 minutes until cooked through with no pink remaining.

2 piece Boneless skinless chicken thigh, 1 tbsp Olive oil, 0.2 tsp Garlic powder, 0.2 tsp Mild paprika, 0.2 tsp Salt
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil, cook the pasta 1 minute longer than the package directions so it is very soft, and add the broccoli florets for the last 3 minutes. Drain, then finely chop the broccoli into tiny pieces, about 5 mm (1/4 inch), and set aside with the pasta.

1.5 cup Small pasta shapes (such as ditalini or small shells), 1.5 cup Broccoli florets
Cheese Sauce

3. Push the chicken to the side of the skillet, lower the heat to medium-low, and melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then slowly pour in the whole milk while whisking. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until thickened enough to coat a spoon.

2 tbsp Unsalted butter, 2 tbsp All-purpose flour, 1.5 cup Whole milk
4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese a handful at a time, then the cream cheese, until the sauce is smooth and glossy.

1.5 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated, 2 tbsp Cream cheese
Combine and Serve

5. Fold the pasta and chopped broccoli into the chicken and cheese sauce, adding a splash of milk if it seems thick. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes until warm, not hot, and check that everything is soft before serving in small portions.

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