Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli

Name: Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 10 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaroni; 5 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 4 cups cold whole milk; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 4 cups grated fontina cheese; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast; 1 pound frozen broccoli florets; ½ cup Panko bread crumbs

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
10
Calories
577 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli

Iris Warren

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This homemade mac and cheese recipe gets a healthy boost with chicken and broccoli added in to make a complete meal in each serving.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound elbow macaroni
5 tablespoons butter , divided
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon curry powder
4 cups cold whole milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 cups grated fontina cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast , diced or sliced
1 pound frozen broccoli florets , thawed and drained
½ cup Panko bread crumbs

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Boil the macaroni in salted water for 2 minutes less than the package directions (the noodles will continue to cook when baked.) Drain the noodles and set aside.
In a large high-sided fry pan, skillet, or braiser, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and curry powder and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
Add the cold milk to the flour mixture, whisking well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 4-5 minutes, whisking continuously as the mixture thickens. Stir in the salt and pepper then remove from the heat. Off of the heat, add the cheeses and stir until melted. Add the chicken, broccoli, and macaroni to the cheese mixture. Fold the ingredients together until well combined.
Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a small pan or melt it in the microwave. Stir the butter into the panko bread crumbs. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the mixture and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the macaroni and cheese is bubbling and the top is golden. Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 577kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 842mg (35%) Potassium 523mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1132IU (23%) Vitamin C 41mg (46%) Calcium 479mg (48%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 577 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	577kcal	29%
Carbohydrates	47g	16%
Protein	34g	68%
Fat	28g	43%
Saturated Fat	16g	80%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	114mg	38%
Sodium	842mg	35%
Potassium	523mg	11%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	1132IU	23%
Vitamin C	41mg	46%
Calcium	479mg	48%
Iron	2mg	11%