YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Roasted Broccoli
Enjoy a comforting bowl of baked mac and cheese with a healthy twist. This dish features whole wheat pasta enveloped in a light, creamy sauce with reduced-fat cheddar and low-fat milk, tossed with tender, herb-seasoned chicken breast and complemented by roasted broccoli florets. It offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that make it both satisfying and nourishing.
INGREDIENTS
3 oz Chicken Breast
1 cup cooked Whole Wheat Elbow Pasta
1/4 cup shredded Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup Low-Fat Milk
1/2 cup broccoli florets
1 tbsp Whole Wheat Flour
1 tsp Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then pan-sear it in a teaspoon of olive oil until lightly browned. Once cooked through, dice into bite-sized pieces.
Meanwhile, prepare the pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
For the sauce, in a small saucepan, warm the low-fat milk over medium heat. Stir in the whole wheat flour to form a light roux, and cook for about 1 minute until slightly thickened.
Mix in the shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese into the milk sauce until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
Combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, and the cheesy sauce in a baking dish. Gently fold in the broccoli florets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the dish is bubbly and the broccoli is tender.
Serve warm and enjoy your creamy, protein-packed baked mac and cheese.