chicken.broccoli,penne bake

so simple......so easy........so good........

9x13 pan    350 degree oven      bake 25 mins


3 cups broccoli florets     steamed but still with a crunch
2 cups cubed chicken  I use thighs and breasts  cooked
1 can cream of cheddar broccoli soup
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups cooked penne pasta
1/2 clove garlic
1 shallot minced

I fry my boneless skinless chicken with 1 tbsp butter,1/2 clove garlic,1 shallot minced set aside
steam broccoli for 3 mins  drain set aside
cook pasta leave slightly under cooked so it doesn't go mushy in the oven. drain

in a bowl mix milk,soup and cheddar cheese together
put chicken,pasta,broccoli in casserole dish and mix together  pinch salt and pepper
pour soup/cheese mixture over top
bake for 25 mins
15 min covered and 10 mins uncovered

enjoy