Pasta & Cheddar Chicken Divan

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 garlic cloves, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless cut in 1/2-inch chunks (i used 2 c cooked chicken)
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during last 2 minutes of cooking; drain.
• 2 meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt butter; add onion and garlic. cook 2 minutes.
• 3 add chicken, cook until no longer pink. stir in flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly; do not brown.
• 4 add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until mixture boils. reduce heat to low; add 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. stir until cheese melts.
• 5 toss hot pasta and broccoli with sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese. serve immediately.