Chicken-Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Mixed Greens with Pears
Ingredients
- 3 cups gluten free penne pasta
- 6 Tbsp butter, divided
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 crown broccoli, cut into small florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup gluten free all purpose flour
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup gluten free panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, melt 4 Tbsp butter in a large 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.
- 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.
- Sprinkle panko over casserole; dot with 2 Tbsp butter. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until panko is golden brown.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 small pears, thinly sliced
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 (10-oz) pkg mixed greens
Side Dish Instructions
- Whisk together oil, honey, and mustard in a large bowl. Toss pears with lemon juice. Add pears and mixed greens to bowl; toss.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
693
|
125
|
818
|
| Fat (g) | 33 | 9 | 42 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 18 | 1 | 19 |
| Protein (g) | 47 | 2 | 49 |
| Carb (g) | 55 | 11 | 66 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Sodium (mg) | 483 | 51 | 534 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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