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Chicken Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Elbow macaroni, chicken, broccoli, and fontina sauce bake under parmesan and breadcrumbs until bubbling and golden.

$1.48per serving $
60 minstart to table
10servings

AmericanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort

Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 4 cups cold whole milk
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 4 cups grated fontina cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast
  • 1 lb frozen broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking oil.
  2. Boil the macaroni in a large pot, adding the broccoli during the last 3 minutes, then drain both.
  3. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour and curry powder, and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Whisk in the cold milk, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Stir in the fontina and parmesan until melted, then combine the sauce with the macaroni, broccoli, and chicken.
  6. Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
  7. Spread the mixture in the baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.

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