Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 oz cooked penne pasta
salt and pepper
3 cups steamed broccoli (don'tsp overcook the broccoli cook only until firm-soft)
3 tbsp butter
1 cup onion, chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, fresh minced or chopped (or more or less to suit taste)
3 tbsp flour
1 tsp dried thyme
1 1/2 cups good quality chicken broth
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream or 1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 bay leaf
1 lb chicken breast, cut in small pieces or strips (uncooked )
1/8 tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Set oven to 350 degrees.
Butter an 11 x 8-inch baking pan or a casserole dish.
In a large bowl, toss together the steamed broccoli and the cooked pasta.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat.
Add in the onion; cook for about 3 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the garlic and flour; cook for 1 minute.
Stir in thyme, then slowly whisk in the chicken broth and the half and half cream (or milk); add in the bay leaf and the 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, bring to a medium boil, reduce heat; cook gently for 6-7 minutes, until mixture is thickened.
Add in the chicken pieces; cook for 2-3 minutes, until chicken is barely cooked through.
Remove from heat, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Add the mixture to the bowl with the pasta/broccoli mixture, add in the chopped parsley; stir until mixed.
Transfer to prepared greased baking dish or casserole dish.
Dot with the cottage cheese.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through, and the top is lightly browned.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	458.68 Kcal (1920 kJ)
Calories from fat	268.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.81g	46%
Cholesterol	78.95mg	26%
Sodium	958.39mg	40%
Potassium	525.3mg	11%
Total Carbs	27.08g	9%
Sugars	2.92g	12%
Dietary Fiber	3.89g	16%
Protein	21.27g	43%
Vitamin C	50.2mg	84%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	239.8mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.23 Kcal (591 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.18g	46%
Cholesterol	24.31mg	26%
Sodium	295.1mg	40%
Potassium	161.75mg	11%
Total Carbs	8.34g	9%
Sugars	0.9g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.2g	16%
Protein	6.55g	43%
Vitamin C	15.4mg	84%
Iron	0.6mg	11%
Calcium	73.8mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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