Foryoueats: Baked Macaroni Cheese with Chicken & BROCCOLI

Foryoueats: Baked Macaroni Cheese with Chicken & BROCCOLI

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This Baked Macaroni Cheese with Chicken & Broccoli is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces and broccoli are combined with creamy macaroni and cheese,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb / 500g skinless chicken breast or thigh fillets , cut into bite size pieces
  • Mac N Cheese:
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 small onion , finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp plain flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk , low fat
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Black pepper
  • 2 cups macaroni / elbow pasta (Note 1)
  • 1 large head of broccoli , broken into florets (or 1 1/2 smaller ones)
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups grated cheese (cheddar, tasty or gruyere)
  • Topping:
  • 1/4 cup panko (or ordinary breadcrumbs)
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese

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