Email to Linda Carnation      

Recipe Categories: carnation037's HOME PAGE-LinksInfo4VariousThings Appetizers BackOrSideOFtheBox Barbeque_Campfire_Grilled Beef Beverages_Drinks Breads_Biscuits_Rolls CAKES CANDY CanningandPickles CASSEROLES CastIron Chicken ConvectionOven COOKIES Copycat CreamCheese CrescentRoll Crockpot_SlowCooker Dehydrating DESSERTS Diabetic-Appetizers2Nuked Diabetic-Meats2VegetableZ Dips EasybakeOvenRecipes EggsOrBreakfast ElectricSkillet_FryPan ETHNIC EvaporatedMilkRecipes FISHandSEAFOOD FRUIT Gelatin GrillSandwichXpressAppliances HotDogs_Frankfurters IceCreams JAMSandJELLIES JarRecipes KidsinMind LambandVeal LargeGroups LowFat_OR_LowCarb MARINADES Meatballs MixedMeats Muffins PASTA PetsThings Pies_Pastries_Donuts Pizzas Pork PressureCooker Puddings RationRecipesFromThePast RecipesMadeWithCakeMix RHUBARB RICE RoasterOven Rotisserie SaladDressings Salads Sandwiches Sauces_Gravies SeasoningMixes SideDishes SNACKS SoupsAndStews Stuffings_Fillings Substitutes SundriedTomato ThoughtsPoems Tips_Crafts Tips_Food Tips_Other ToasterOven TOPPINGS_Spreads_Syrups_Frosti TurboCookerQuickCooker Turkey VEGETABLES WhoopiePies WildGame_OtherMeat

Cheese/Broccoli/Chicken Pasta Casserole




Source of Recipe


from barilla pasta cookbook via teri's recipe page


Recipe Introduction


I know some people read the blue cheese and think, ugh. I was one of those people too; but I tried it for the first time, about 1 1/2 years ago and it is good. It has a zesty cheese flavor, so now when I see it listed, it does not bother me. lol.


List of Ingredients





Cheese/Broccoli/Chicken + Pasta Casserole


2 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
1 c. low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 8oz. pkg. penne or similar pasta
2 c. frozen broccoli florets
2 - 3 c. leftover boneless, skinless cooked chicken, torn into large pieces
1/2 c. crumbled blue cheese

Recipe



Melt the butter in a saucepan.
Stir in the flour until well blended.
Gradually stir in the milk and broth and cook, stirring constantly, over a low heat until the mixture is smooth and comes to a boil, about 8 minutes.
Stir in 1 c. of the mozzarella cheese and 1/4 c. of the Parmesan cheese.
Remove from the heat.
Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente or about 10 minutes.
Add the broccoli and cook about 2 more minutes. Drain well and rinse with a little cold water to stop the cooking.
Preheat the oven to 350. Lightly grease a shallow 2 quart baking dish or casserole.
Combine the pasta, broccoli, cheese sauce and the chicken.
Spread the mixture in the baking dish.
Sprinkle pieces of the blue cheese on top and tuck some into the pasta, too, while you are at it.
Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Bake for about 25 minutes, until the top is golden and the mixture is bubbly.
Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Makes 4 servings.

Leftovers reheat well in the microwave.