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Creamy Cheddar-Chicken Rotini with Broccoli

Name: Creamy Cheddar-Chicken Rotini with Broccoli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 3 cups Frozen Broccoli florets, lightly steamed; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt; 1 pound Rotini pasta; 1 small Sweet onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 6-ounce Grilled chicken breasts, pre-cooked and sliced; 1 and half cups Whole milk; 1 cup Heavy cream; 1/4 cup Sour cream; 5 tablespoons Unsalted butter, divided; 4 cups Freshly shredded Mild Yellow Cheddar; 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Infuse your weeknight dinners with a dose of comfort food goodness with our Creamy Cheddar-Chicken Rotini with Broccoli, a simplified version perfect for beginners. Tossed in a homemade, rich cheddar sauce and complete with succulent grilled chicken pieces and lightly steamed broccoli, the intricacy...

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35 min

TOTAL TIME

1864

CALORIES

$4.68

PER SERVING

Creamy Cheddar-Chicken Rotini with Broccoli

Ingredients

14 INGREDIENTS

6 SERVINGS

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 tbsp dijon mustard

3 cups frozen broccoli florets

12 whole grilled chicken breasts

pre-cooked and sliced

1 1/2 cups whole milk

1 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup sour cream

5 tbsp unsalted butter

divided

4 cups shredded mild yellow cheddar cheese

1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions

6 STEPS

20 min

PREP TIME

15 min

COOK TIME

35 min

TOTAL TIME

To cook the pasta, fill a large pot with cold water, add in a teaspoon of salt and place on high heat until it reaches a boil. Once the water starts boiling, add the rotini pasta and let it cook for about 8-9 minutes until al dente. Drain the pasta but do not rinse, and set it aside.

In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add in the chopped onions and cook for about 3 minutes until they soften and set aside.

In the same skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, then add in the flour. Stir continuously for 3 minutes until it forms a paste. This is your roux, which will help thicken the cheese sauce.

Gradually whisk in the whole milk and heavy cream to the skillet, and continue to stir until the mixture is smooth. Add the softened onions, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and Dijon mustard. Reduce the heat to low and stir continuously until the cheese melts and a smooth cheese sauce forms.

Add the pre-cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, and cooked pasta into the skillet with the cheese sauce. Stir well so all the ingredients get well-coated in the cheese sauce.

Season the mix with a teaspoon of kosher salt and a half teaspoon of black pepper, or adjust to taste. Let it simmer on the lowest heat setting for 3-5 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Serve while hot.

Health Info

Macros

71g

CARBS

108g

FAT

125g

PROTEIN

Allowed on these diets

LACTOSE FREE

Contains these allergens

MILK