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Baked Curry Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli.

you can have Baked Curry Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli using 16 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Baked Curry Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli

1. It's 1 of Cooking Spray.
2. You need 6 oz of Uncooked Pasta (your favorite short noodle).
3. Prepare 1/4 of Salt (to flavor pasta water).
4. It's 6 oz of Broccoli raw.
5. It's 1 tsp of Butter, light.
6. Prepare 1/2 cup of Panko Breadcrumbs.
7. It's 5 tbsp of Grated Parmesan Cheese (divided).
8. Prepare 2 1/2 cup of Milk, skilm.
9. Prepare 1/3 cup of Flour.
10. Prepare 1 tbsp of curry powder.
11. It's 1 cup of Shredded Cheddar Cheese, fat free.
12. Prepare 1 tsp of Dijon Mustard.
13. You need 1/2 tsp of Salt.
14. Prepare 1/2 tsp of Pepper.
15. You need 1 lb of chicken (cooked, shredded or cubed).
16. You need 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, fat free (optional topping, doesn't change smartpoints value).

Baked Curry Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli step by step

1. Cook Pasta according to instructions. Add broccoli 3 minutes before Pasta is finished. Drain and return to pot..
2. In medium saucepan melt butter over medium. Add breadcrumbs, stir frequently until golden brown. Transfer to small bowl and mix with 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese..
3. Preheat oven to 375. Coat 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
4. In large saucepan whisk milk, curry powder and flour together. Bring to boil, whisk frequently. Reduce heat and simmer on low for about 2 minutes..
5. Remove from heat and whisk with cheddar cheese, mustard, salt, pepper, 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese.
6. Pour sauce over noodles, broccoli and chicken. Stir until well coated..
7. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish, top with shredded cheddar cheese and then breadcrumbs.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are bubbly.