Saturday, October 13, 2012

Stovetop Broccoli and Cheese Chicken Pasta

This is a super yummy and quick dinner!

Stovetop Broccoli and Cheese Chicken Pasta

12 oz egg noodles
6 Tbsp butter
1/3 cup all purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken broth (or two cups water and 2 tsp chicken bouillon)
1 1/2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
1 head broccoli, chopped and steamed



1. Prepare egg noodles according to package directions, drain and run under cool water to stop cooking.
2. Melt butter into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper, whisking until thick and combined. Slowly whisk in chicken broth until combined. Increase heat to high and whisk until thick and bubbly. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheese until melted. Add chicken and broccoli and heat through.



**A bit of milk can be added if sauce is too thick.

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