CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI SHELLS

8 ounces medium shells pasta, uncooked
1 pound chicken, cubed, no skin, cooked
2 cups broccoli fresh or frozen
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheese of your choice
3 cloves of garlic,minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup whole milk
1 cup broth, beef or chicken
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning or chili powder
1 teaspoon of salt


In a medium pot, boil the broccoli until softened, and set aside.

Boil a large pot of lightly salted water and add pasta, then drain.

Add pasta back into the hot/empty pot and add 1 tablespoon of butter, stir until fully melted and pour into a large bowl and set aside while we make the sauce.

In the same pot, add in the 2 tablespoons of butter and melt.

Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook while stirring constantly, then add in the heavy cream, milk and all other seasonings, continue to stir the whole time while bring to a low boil.

Add in the cooked shells, broccoli and chicken and mix until fully incorporated.


Serve.

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