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Ingredients
- 16 ounces Broccoli Cuts, Frozen
- 2 1/2 cups dice Chicken, Boneless Breasts
- 1/2 cups melt Butter
- 1/3 cups Flour, All-Purpose
- 2 tablespoons Bouillon, Chicken, Granules
- 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Salt
- 1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder
Serving Day Ingredients
- 6 cups Water
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 16 ounces Rigatoni
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded #1
- 1 cup crush Crackers, Snack (Round)
- 1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded #2
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Nutritional Information
- 1 serving = about 1.5 cups
- 713 Calories
- 39g Total Fat
- 21g Sat Fat
- 1g Trans Fat
- 139mg Cholesterol
- 1049mg Sodium
- 57g Total Carb
- 1g Fiber
- 5g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
- 31g Protein
- 23 WW Freestyle
Make It Now Cooking Directions
These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.
- In a bowl, combine butter, flour, bouillon, garlic salt and onion powder.
- Place broccoli and chicken in slow cooker. Place mixture from bowl on top. Then pour water over everything.
- Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours.
- An hour before eating stir in the heavy cream.
- During the last 20 minutes stir in the pasta.
- Once the pasta is tender add in cheddar cheese #1 and stir until melted.
- In a bowl, mix together the cracker crumbs and cheddar cheese #2.
- Sprinkle over the top and let heat through until cheese is melted.
Freeze For Later Cooking Directions
These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).
Why would I want to freeze this?
- Divide the broccoli and chicken among indicated number of gallon bags.
- In a bowl, combine the butter, flour, bouillon, garlic salt and onion powder. Mix well and divide among the indicated number of freezer bags.
- Seal, label and freeze.
Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions
These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.
- Thaw: In fridge
- Add water and contents from gallon bag. Stir well to distribute the flour and butter mixture.
- Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours.
- An hour before eating stir in the heavy cream.
- During the last 20 minutes stir in the pasta.
- Once the pasta is tender add in cheddar cheese #1 and stir until melted.
- In a bowl, mix together the cracker crumbs and cheddar cheese #2.
- Sprinkle over the top and let heat through until cheese is melted.