Best 8 Mac And Cheddar Cheese With Chicken And Broccoli Recipes

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Mac and cheddar cheese with chicken and broccoli is a comforting and delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your mac and cheese creamy or gooey, with a crispy topping or a simple sprinkling of breadcrumbs, there's a recipe out there that will satisfy your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MAC AND CHEESE WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli image

Provided by Brian S. Hale

Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Dairy     Herb     Pasta     Vegetable     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Cheddar     Broccoli     Fontina     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts
Olive oil (for brushing)
2 heads of broccoli, cut into florets (about 5 cups)
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
4 cups whipping cream
1 cup grated Fontina cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 pound pasta shells, freshly cooked
1/2 bunch fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Brush both sides with olive oil. Grill until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Dice chicken and set aside. Cook broccoli in medium pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. 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 pasta, chicken, and broccoli to sauce; mix well. Garnish with chives and serve.

MAC AND CHEDDAR CHEESE WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



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This is one of Rachael Ray's recipes. I have not tried it yet but, it looked so good when she made it. I plan on making this tonight.

Provided by Chef Eileen

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb chicken breast tenders, chopped
salt and pepper
1 small onion, chopped
16 ounces elbow macaroni or 16 ounces cavatapi pasta
2 1/2 cups raw broccoli florets
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
3 cups whole milk
1 cup chicken stock
3 cups yellow sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon prepared Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Place a pot of water on to boil for macaroni.
  • To boiling pasta water, add pasta and salt to season the cooking water. Cook 5 minutes,then add broccoli and cook 3 minutes more or until pasta is cooked to al dente and florets are just tender.
  • Heat a medium pan over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and chicken and season with salt and pepper. Saute a couple of minutes then add onion and cook another 5 to 7 minutes until onions are tender and chicken is cooked through.
  • Turn off heat and reserve.
  • While pasta cooks,heat a medium sauce pot over medium heat. Add butter and melt,then add flour,cayenne and paprika and whisk together over heat until roux bubbles then cook a minute more. Whisk in milk and stock and raise heat a little to bring sauce to a quick boil. Simmer sauce to thicken about 5 minutes.
  • Drain macaroni or pasta and broccoli florets. Add back to pot and add chicken to the pasta and broccoli.
  • Add cheese to milk sauce and stir to melt it in,about a minute or so. Stir in mustard and season sauce with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli and cooked pasta and stir to combine. Adjust seasonings,transfer to a large serving platter and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 818.1, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 131.9, Sodium 587.6, Carbohydrate 73.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 9.4, Protein 48.6

SUPER CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI MAC & CHEESE



Super Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Mac & Cheese image

Cheese, broccoli, chicken and still more cheese give this Super Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Mac & Cheese its name. It's delicious-and ready to eat in 25 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 4 servings, 2 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 pkg. (14 oz.) frozen broccoli florets, thawed
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package, adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 to 6 min. or until done.
  • Add Dinner mixture to chicken in skillet; stir. Top with shredded cheese; cover. Cook on low heat 2 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 1250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 46 g

MAC AND CHEESE WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



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Choose Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli this week! This Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli features tender chicken chunks & broccoli florets.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup each milk and water
1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Made With 2% Milk Cheese
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen broccoli florets, thawed

Steps:

  • Cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until done.
  • Add milk, water and Macaroni; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 8 to 10 min. or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in Cheese Sauce and broccoli; cook and stir 5 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 1020 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 41 g

BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN BAKED MAC & CHEESE



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I was really craving baked macaroni and cheese one night so I decided to throw in some other items to make a meal out of it. Everyone loved it and my step-daughter asked if I could make it once a week. It is cheesy and fantastic with veggies and chicken added so you don't have to worry about making side dishes. This fed our family of five and gave my hubby leftovers for work. See the last step for make ahead information.

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb chicken breast, diced
olive oil
8 ounces broccoli florets, cooked and chopped (I used a little over a half of a regular sized bag of frozen broccoli cuts. Use more or less to fit )
1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
1 (10 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
6 tablespoons butter (or 3/4 of a stick)
2 (8 ounce) bricks sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded (I shredded them in a food processor)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Heat about 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over Medium/High heat. Add chicken to the pan and saute until done, seasoning with salt and pepper if preferred.
  • If broccoli florets are not already cooked and chopped, do this now. You can buy frozen chopped broccoli to save time.
  • Add chicken and broccoli to the already cooked macaroni pasta. Toss to make sure it is well mixed.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cheddar cheese soup, evaporated milk, sour cream, milk, Parmesan and seasoned salt. Add the butter after everything else is mixed.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and cut a few slits in the top to vent.
  • Microwave for 4 minutes to melt butter and heat the rest of the soup mixture. Make sure butter is melted when finished. If not, stir and microwave for another minute or two.
  • To assemble the macaroni, layer 1/2 of the macaroni/chicken/broccoli mixture in the bottom of a sprayed 9x13 glass baking dish. Top with half of the cheese soup mixture. Top with half of the shredded cheese.
  • Repeat all three layers one more time.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until the edges are bubbly and the cheese on top is melted. If the top is already browned, skip the next step.
  • Turn oven to BROIL and allow macaroni to remain in the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese on top is lightly browned. You may even want to keep the oven door open a crack to watch the top and make sure it doesn't burn.
  • You can make this a day or two ahead of time, cover with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge until you are ready to bake it. Just remove it from the fridge about 45 minutes before baking so it comes up to room temperature and cooks evenly.

CHICKEN-AND-BROCCOLINI MAC AND CHEESE



Chicken-and-Broccolini Mac and Cheese image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish
2 cups whole milk
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves, cut in half horizontally
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces wide egg noodles
12 ounces Broccolini or broccoli florets
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 3-quart broiler-proof baking dish with oil. Bring milk to a simmer in a pot. Add chicken; simmer until cooked, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Remove pot from heat; whisk in mustard and cream cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Shred chicken. Cook noodles in a pot of boiling salted water 3 minutes. Add Broccolini; cook until noodles and Broccolini are al dente, 2 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain noodles and Broccolini; toss with chicken, sauce, pasta water, and cheddar. Transfer to baking dish.
  • Toss breadcrumbs with oil; sprinkle over casserole. Cover with parchment-lined foil; bake 20 minutes. Uncover casserole; increase heat to broil. Cook until top is golden brown in places and breadcrumbs are crisp, 4 to 5 minutes.

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, AND CHEDDAR CASSEROLE



Chicken, Broccoli, and Cheddar Casserole image

Super comfort food, but kinda healthy because it has broccoli in it, right? My grandmother passed this chicken and Cheddar recipe down and it is a family favorite. After the first time I made it, I went on a casserole kick and made it twice a week for 3 months straight! I typically serve this over rice, but it is just as great by itself. Last time I didn't make rice, but served it with bread.

Provided by jamanleyx

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups cooked chopped broccoli
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup sour cream
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups bread crumbs
¼ cup salted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine chicken, broccoli, condensed soup, sour cream, and pepper in a bowl. Mix in 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish and top with remaining Cheddar cheese.
  • Combine bread crumbs and butter in a bowl. Sprinkle over casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 944.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



Broccoli Cheddar Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: mac 'n' cheese, broccoli, grated cheddar cheese, pepper

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box mac 'n' cheese
1 cup broccoli, cooked
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare 1 box of Mac 'N' Cheese according to instructions on box.
  • Add cooked broccoli, cheddar cheese, and pepper stir until fully incorporated.
  • Top with desired garnish. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 9 grams

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheddar cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your mac and cheese. Look for a cheese that is sharp and flavorful.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente. This means that it should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the cheese sauce. This will help to prevent the sauce from becoming too thin.
  • Add the cheese gradually. This will help to prevent the cheese from clumping.
  • Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Add the chicken and broccoli. Stir until they are evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
  • Top with breadcrumbs and bake. This will give the mac and cheese a crispy topping.

Conclusion:

This mac and cheese with chicken and broccoli is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. It is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a new mac and cheese recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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