Chicken Broccoli Pasta Casserole
This is a family favorite at our house. Super simple and makes great leftovers. I like to use frozen broccoli to make it easier, but fresh works great too.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta
- 12 ounces shredded chicken canned is an easy option
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons whole wheat flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 pound broccoli, chopped
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to directions.
- Steam your broccoli until just tender. You can use frozen or fresh broccoli, just make sure not to overcook it, since it will still be going into the oven.
- While the pasta and broccoli are cooking, melt the better in a large skillet. Add in the flour and form a paste. Add in milk and continue to stir while heating. The paste should break down into the milk and start to thicken into a sauce.
- Bring the sauce to a boil and add the garlic salt. Boil for 1 minute while continuously stirring. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Add drained pasta, chicken, broccoli, sauce, and 1/2 cup of cheese into a 9X13 casserole dish. Mix until everything is well dispersed.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese on top and broil on low until the cheese is melted and starting to turn golden brown. Serve warm!
Notes
For an added nutrition boost, you could use whole wheat pasta.