I even leave Annie’s Homegrown Snack Packs on the desks of my co-workers. I am proud to serve Annie’s Homegrown to my family. I am not one for boxed Macaroni and Cheese, but I am in love with Annie’s! To me it tastes homemade and it’s quick, and made with organic pasta. That’s it, dinner was done!! The whole thing took under 20 minutes! I stirred my pasta into the cheese sauce and added my chicken. I happened to be out of milk, so I used unsweetened coconut milk, which worked perfectly fine. Once I drained the pasta in the same pot I made my cheese sauce. I cooked the Macaroni and Cheese according to the directions and at the 6 minute mark before the pasta was done, I added my broccoli to the water and cooked it for 3 minutes more. He just loved it and I think you will too!įor making this recipe super quick, I picked up a couple of boxes of Annie’s Homegrown Macaroni and Cheese, a rotisserie chicken and some fresh broccoli florets. My Husband shocked me and at almost ate whole thing. It kind of reminds me of a pasta Alfredo, one of out favorites. I love the little chunks of broccoli, which also adds a fabulous color, plus the chicken is so tender that it truly makes for a great meal. The broccoli and chicken take the basic Mac & Cheese up a level and makes for the perfect one pot meal. Pour the pasta into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish, and sprinkle with extra cheddar cheese and Panko breadcrumbs.īake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top becomes slightly crispy and the breadcrumbs are slightly golden.This recipe is made with Annie’s Homegrown Shells and White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese, fresh broccoli and chicken. Pour the cheese sauce on top of the pasta and broccoli, add in the chicken, and toss until everything is evenly combined. Remove from heat, and stir in the cheddar, Parmesan, salt and pepper until the cheese sauce is smooth.

Slowly whisk in the milk until it is combined.Ĭontinue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the mixture comes to a simmer. Slowly whisk in the vegetable or chicken stock until the mixture is smooth. Whisk in the flour until combined and cook for an additional 1 minute, whisking occasionally. Melt butter in a separate medium sauté pan over medium-high heat.Īdd garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant, stirring occasionally. Cook the pasta al dente in a large stockpot of generously-salted water, according to package instructions.Ībout 2 to 3 minutes before the pasta reaches al dente, add in the broccoli florets and let them cook alongside the pasta for the remainder of the cooking time.

Broccoli chicken mac and cheese recipe