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HEALTHIER BROCCOLI CHICKEN CASSEROLE – DON’T LOSE THIS RECIPE!!! #chicken #yummy #recipe

HEALTHIER BROCCOLI CHICKEN CASSEROLE – DON’T LOSE THIS RECIPE!!! #chicken #yummy #recipe




INGREDIENTS

  • 8 ounces of uncooked pasta * (I used whole wheat rotini)
  • 1 large head of broccoli *, cut into bouquets the size of a bite (about 1 pound of bouquets)
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms (cremini), thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded strong cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken (or grated)












INSTRUCTIONS

  • Heat the oven to 400 ° F.
  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of generously salted boiling water until al dente. However, about 1 minute before the pasta ends, add the broccoli to the boiling pasta water and stir until everything is well combined. Drain pasta and broccoli and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter (or oil) in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the mushrooms and garlic and sauté for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the mushrooms are cooked through.
  • Sprinkle the flour evenly over the onion mixture and stir until well combined. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add the broth and mix everything until most of the lumps are gone. Add milk, Dijon, salt and pepper and stir until well blended. Continue cooking the sauce until it simmers. Then remove from heat and stir in 1 cup grated cheese until well combined. Taste and seas0n with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • In a large 9 x 13-inch baking dish, combine the cooked pasta, broccoli, mushroom sauce and chicken. Mix until combined. Smooth the pan into an even layer.
  • Cook uncovered for 15 minutes. Then remove the pan from the oven, sprinkle the rest of the cheddar evenly over the top of the pan and cook for 10 minutes more or until the cheese is nice and tender.
  • Serve hot, garnished with extra black pepper and / or fresh herbs, if desired.