Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Shells
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
502 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Shells
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Ditch the boxed mac and cheese and make these amazingly creamy and cheesy chicken broccoli shells. This meal is sure to be a huge hit with the family!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta shells
- 12 ounces broccoli florets
- 1 pound cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot bring water to a boil and add 8 ounces pasta shells. Cook according to package directions.
- Add 12 ounces broccoli florets to the boiling water for the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in the same pot and melt over medium heat. Whisk in ¼ cup all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux. Slowly whisk in 2 cups milk, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat until it starts to thicken.
- Add the pasta shells, broccoli, and 1 pound cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, and toss to coat in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste then serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
502kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
387mg
(16%)
Potassium
705mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1002IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
407mg
(41%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 502 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 502kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 387mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1002IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 407mg | 41% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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