Relish the delight of a heartwarming, homemade pasta shells dish loaded with tender chicken chunks, fresh broccoli, and smothered in a velvety cheddar cheese sauce. This simple-to-make supper promises to be a family favorite!
Start by boiling a large pot of salted water and cooking the medium shell pasta as per the package directions. In the last three minutes of the pasta's cooking time, add the chopped broccoli florets to the pot.
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Drain the pasta and broccoli together and put them aside.
CHEESE SAUCE
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In a separate large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add flour to melted butter, stir and cook for 1 minute.
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Gradually whisk in milk, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the flour and butter mixture.
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Continue cooking, stirring constantly until the sauce is bubbling and has become thick.
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Remove the skillet from the heat and mix the shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted.
FINAL STEPS
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Fold in the drained pasta, broccoli, and cubed chicken into the cheese sauce until everything is well coated.
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If the sauce seems too thick, add milk as needed to thin. Dinner is served!