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Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Baked Mac and Cheese

This comforting Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Baked Mac and Cheese combines tender macaroni with a rich, cheesy sauce, succulent chicken, and healthy broccoli, all baked to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 750 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large saucepan or Dutch oven
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni or other small pasta shape
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup 10.75-ounce
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken cooked, shredded
  • 1.5 cups broccoli florets steamed
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
  • 1 cup gruyere cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs optional, for topping

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and cook macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat, then sauté diced onion until softened (3-5 minutes), and add minced garlic for another minute until fragrant.

Cheese Sauce & Assembly

  • Stir in condensed cheddar cheese soup, milk, smoked paprika, and black pepper, and heat gently until warmed and combined.
  • Remove from heat, then add 1.5 cups of sharp cheddar cheese and all the gruyere cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
  • Stir the cooked shredded chicken and steamed broccoli florets into the cheese sauce.
  • Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce and stir to coat, then pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Baking

  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and optional panko breadcrumbs over the top.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese is melted and slightly golden, then let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For an extra crispy topping, you can toast the panko breadcrumbs lightly in a separate pan with a bit of butter before sprinkling them on top. Adjust the amount of smoked paprika to your taste for a deeper smoky flavor.