Cheesy Chicken Bake

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Turn left over grilled chicken into a meal your picky kids will love! Cheesy, chicken with vegetables in a format kids love – cheesy goodness!

Cheesy Chicken Bake
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Cheesy Chicken Bake

Recipe by The Cooking LawyerCourse: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs grilled chicken, cubed

  • 1/2 onion, diced

  • 6 cups broccoli florets

  • 1/2 lbs penne, cooked al dente according to instructions on box

  • 12 oz. fat-free evaporated milk

  • 1.5 cups chicken broth

  • 1 TBS corn starch

  • 2 cup fat-free mozzarella cheese

  • 2 cups fat-free cheddar cheese

  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs

  • Salt and pepper

  • Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook penne according to box, but leave it al dente, as it will continue cooking in the oven.
  • In a pot, sauté diced onion with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Add corn starch to broth and stir together to create a slurry.
  • Once onion is translucent, add broth slurry and evaporated milk to pot. Turn heat to medium.
  • Constantly whisk the mixture. Watch the mixture. It will begin to tighten and reduce in size. Keep stirring for 3 more minutes.
  • Add cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Once the cheese melts, add broccoli, chicken, and cooked pasta. Stir well.
  • Add to a casserole dish. Top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

Notes

  • Not only can you use leftover chicken, but you can also turn this into a make ahead meal. Simply prepare the casserole in advance, refrigerate, and then when you are ready to eat it, bake for 20-25 minutes (given it will be cold from the refrigerator).
  • The cheese sauce can be used for a delicious mac and cheese as well – just leave out the chicken, onion, and broccoli. Add a 1 tsp of ground mustard powder to bring out the cheese flavor.

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