Stovetop Broccoli & Cheese Chicken Pasta

This Stovetop Broccoli & Cheese Chicken Pasta is such a delicious recipe for pasta night! Creamy, cheesy egg noodles with chicken and broccoli - yes please!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword broccoli and chicken pasta, broccoli pasta, broccoli pasta recipe, chicken pasta, chicken pasta dish, chicken pasta recipe, egg noodles recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 561kcal

Author Jenny

Equipment

Stove

Ingredients

1 lb thin egg noodles
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded chicken breast cooked
1 lb broccoli florets steamed
1-1 1/2 cups milk

Instructions

Prepare egg noodles according to package directions, drain and run under cool water to stop cooking.
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.
Transfer cooked noodles to a large dutch oven or pot over low-medium heat. Add chicken, broccoli and cheese sauce, stirring; will be thick. Stir in milk to loosen sauce to your liking. Serve immediately. This dish does best when served as soon as possible. If needed to be prepared ahead of time, add additional milk or chicken broth to loosen sauce.

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