Chicken-Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Garden Salad
Ingredients
- ½ (16-oz) pkg penne pasta
- ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp butter, divided
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 4 cups milk
- 1 (8-oz) pkg shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, melt ¼ cup butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, broccoli, and garlic; cook, stirring often, until chicken is done. Add flour and thyme; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.
- Gradually stir in milk; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in pasta.
- Sprinkle panko over casserole; dot with 2 Tbsp butter. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until panko is golden brown.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 (12-oz) pkg classic mixed salad
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- ½ cup balsamic dressing
Side Dish Instructions
- Toss together all ingredients just before serving.
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