easy style Comfort Food

Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli and Chicken Cheesy Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli

Name: Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli and Chicken
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 51 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients: 30 g butter; 200 g cheddar cheese, shredded; 500 ml milk; 30 g all-purpose flour; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 250 g elbow macaroni; 1 tsp salt; 200 g broccoli florets; 300 g chicken breast

For the toddler, serve a small portion of plain macaroni with a few pieces of chicken and broccoli on the side, and a light sprinkle of cheese on top.

Prep Time 16 min

Cook Time 35 min

Servings 4

Calories 680 kcal

Equipment

skillet stove

Ingredients

Produce

broccoli florets 200 g

Protein

chicken breast 300 g

Dairy

butter 30 g
cheddar cheese, shredded 200 g
milk 500 ml

Pantry

all-purpose flour 30 g
black pepper 0.5 tsp
elbow macaroni 250 g
salt 1 tsp

child_care

Kid-Friendly Version

For the toddler, serve a small portion of plain macaroni with a few pieces of chicken and broccoli on the side, and a light sprinkle of cheese on top.

Recipe

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

Season the chicken breast with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp butter, and cook the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 75°C. Transfer to a plate and let rest.

child_care Cook the child's chicken piece without pepper for a milder flavor.

Add the macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to package directions (about 8 minutes). In the last 2 minutes, add the broccoli florets. Drain and set aside.

child_care Before adding broccoli, scoop out a small bowl of plain macaroni for the child.

In the same pot, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute until bubbling.

Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 3–4 minutes).

Remove the pot from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar until melted and smooth. Season with remaining salt and pepper.

child_care Set aside a small portion of plain cheese sauce for the child before adding pepper.

Dice the cooked chicken into bite-size pieces. Add the macaroni, broccoli, and chicken to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Serve warm.

child_care Assemble the child's plate: plain macaroni, a few chicken pieces, a few broccoli florets, and a spoonful of cheese sauce on the side.

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