Perfectly creamy homemade shells and cheese made with chicken and broccoli. Everyone loves this easy weeknight meal!

8 ounces medium shell pasta

3 cups broccoli, chopped into florets

2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced (see recipe here)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

¼ cup all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

1 cup chicken broth

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon pepper

⅛ teaspoon salt

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli during last 2-3 minutes of cook time. Drain and set aside.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add flour and cooking, stirring, for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and chicken broth and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, sti