Creamy Broccoli Chicken Shells and Cheese

Creamy broccoli chicken shells and cheese is a comforting and delicious pasta dish that combines tender chicken, broccoli, and shell pasta smothered in a creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner

Ingredients:

• 8 oz shell pasta
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 lb chicken breast, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta

For the last three minutes of cooking, add the broccoli

Remove the water and set it aside

Boil chicken chunks in a big pan over medium-low heat until they are fully cooked

Take the chicken out of the pan and set it aside

Over medium heat, melt the butter in the same pan

For about one minute, until the garlic smells good, add the minced garlic

Add the flour and stir constantly for another minute while cooking

As you whisk in the milk, make sure its smooth

For about 3 to 5 minutes, cook until the sauce gets thicker

Turn down the heat and add the grated Parmesan and cheddar cheese

Mix the cheeses in until they melt and become smooth

Add pepper and salt to taste

To the pan with the cheese sauce, add the cooked pasta, broccoli, and chicken

Mix everything together until its all coated and hot all the way through

Enjoy while hot