Serve the meal right out of the skillet forcasual family-style dining.
it’s possible for you to even plan ahead and shred your deli chicken the night before.
After stirring in chicken, broccoli and other ingredients, broil for a crispy finish.
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6tablespoonsall-purpose flour
3cupschicken broth
1cupheavy whipping cream
12teaspoonkosher salt
12teaspoonblack pepper
1(15-oz.)
jar)
12cuppanko breadcrumbs
Directions
Preheat oven to broil with oven rack 6 inches from heat.
Heat a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium.
Add bacon, and cook, stirring often, until crisp, about 10 minutes.
Add butter and garlic to hot drippings in skillet.
Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes.
Gradually whisk in chicken broth, cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Bring to a simmer over medium-high, whisking occasionally.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 7 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in cheeses until smooth.
Stir in cooked pasta, chicken, peppers, and half the reserved bacon.
Broil in preheated oven until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining bacon.
