Mac and Cheese With Chicken and Broccoli
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 heads Broccoli, Cut Into Bite Sized Pieces
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
- 4 cups Whipping Cream
- 1 cup Grated Fontina Cheese
- 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
- 1 pound Medium-sized Pasta Shells, Freshly Cooked
- Prepare barbecue grill (to medium heat).
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
- Brush both sides with olive oil.
- Grill chicken breasts until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.
- Once the chicken is done, dice it and set aside.
- Cook broccoli in a medium pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
- Set aside.
- Cook pasta in a pot of boiling water according to package instructions.
- When its done, drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually mix in cream.
- Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add both cheeses and stir until sauce is smooth.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta, chicken, and broccoli to sauce; mix well.
chicken breasts, salt, olive oil, broccoli, butter, flour, whipping cream, fontina cheese, cheddar cheese, pasta
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/mac-and-cheese-with-chicken-and-broccoli/ (may not work)