Name: Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 -8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dry pasta (I used small shells, but you could use macaroni or any shape of pasta); 1 bunch broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets; 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock; 1 cup milk, warmed; 2 1/2 cups freshly-grated cheddar cheese (I recommend sharp cheddar); 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon finely-ground black pepper, or more to taste; 2 cooked* boneless, skinless chicken breasts (*see instructions below for how to cook chicken breasts); (optional topping for the baked version) 1/2 cup extra shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs