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A bubbling golden brown chicken and broccoli pasta bake in a white ceramic dish.
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Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 545kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1.5 lbs cooked chicken breast, cubed
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all -purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Cook penne in a large pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes less than the package instructions suggest.
  • Add broccoli florets to the boiling pasta water during the last 60 seconds of cooking, then drain both.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour, cooking for 1 minute to form a roux.
  • Gradually whisk in milk and garlic, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and reaches a light simmer.
  • Remove sauce from heat and stir in parmesan and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella until melted; season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pasta, broccoli, cubed chicken, and the cheese sauce.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the top.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.