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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Shells

Alyssa Rivers
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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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 501 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta shells
  • 12 oz broccoli florets
  • 1 pound chicken breast cooked and cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot bring water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to package directions. Add the broccoli to the boiling water the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add the butter and melt over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about a minute to create a roux. Slowly whisk in the milk and cheese and bring to a boil over medium high heat until it starts to thicken.
  • Add in pasta shells, broccoli, and chicken and toss to coat in the sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 501kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 411mgPotassium: 687mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1002IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 402mgIron: 2mg