Mac & Cheese with Broccoli and Chicken

Everyone has been asking for this recipe tonight so here ya go...  with my modifications.

Ingredients: 

Cooking Spray

12 oz twisted pasta

1/8 tsp salt

10 oz Broccoli florets

16 oz cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed

1 tsp butter

1/3 cup plain bread crumbs

3 tbs grated Parmesan cheese, divided

2 1/2 cups Skim Milk

1/3 cup flour

1 onion, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 cup low fat shredded sharp cheddar  (but not non fat... it won't melt)

1 tsp Dijon Mustard

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Preheat oven to 375. Coat a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.

Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot with 1/8 tsp salt.  Add broccoli when pasta has about 3 minutes to cook.  When Al Dente, drain and return to pot. Add cubed chicken.

Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan melt butter over medium heat. Stir in breadcrumbs until golden. Remove to small bowl. Mix in 1 tbs of Parmesan.

Spray same sauce pan with cooking spray. Add onions and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent and starting to caramelize.  Add flour and milk. Bring to a boil whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in mustard, salt, pepper, remaining 2 tbs of Parmesan and Cheddar. Pour mixture over pasta and stir to combine.  

Place pasta mixture in baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture.  Bake for 25 minutes.

Yield 8 Servings.  8 Weight Watchers Points Plus per serving.