Chicken-Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Mixed Greens Salad with Pears
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Ingredients

  • 4 oz gluten-free penne pasta
  • 3 Tbsp butter, divided
  • ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 crown broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, melt 2 Tbsp butter in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, broccoli, and garlic; cook, stirring often, 6 to 8 minutes or until chicken is done. Add flour and thyme; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.
  3. Gradually stir in milk; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in pasta.
  4. Sprinkle panko over casserole; dot with 1 Tbsp butter. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until panko is golden brown.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp honey
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 small pear, thinly sliced
  • 1½ Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 (5-oz) pkg mixed greens  

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Whisk together oil, honey, and mustard in a large bowl. Toss pear with lemon juice. Add pear and mixed greens to bowl; toss.

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