Broccoli and Cheese Chicken Pasta Recipe

This Broccoli and Cheese Chicken Pasta is so simple and easy to make. It's full of flavor, and comes together in minutes. The best part is, my kids ate them all, including all their vegetables.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minute recipe, chicken pasta, Easy Chicken Dinner, Pasta dinner recipe

Servings:

Calories: 608kcal

Equipment

Medium Saucepan
Whisk
large pot

Ingredients

16 ounces spaghetti noodles 1 package
¼ cup unsalted butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2½ cups chicken broth
1½ cups milk
1⅓ cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (I used a rotisserie chicken from the deli)
1 head broccoli florets steamed

Instructions

Prepare noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper, until combined. Whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth. Stir in cheese until melted. Transfer cooked noodles to a large pot over low heat. Add chicken, broccoli and cheese sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

*If you reheat your pasta and the sauce is too thick, add a little milk to loosen the sauce.

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