April 29, 2025 //
Toddlers
Broccoli Chicken Mac & Cheese
What's Special
This is a simple recipe that will ensure your toddler eats their veggies.
Notes
The more you chop the broccoli, the harder it will be for your toddler to pick it out.

Broccoli Chicken Mac & Cheese
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta noodles, 1/2 standard box
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup finely chopped onions
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese, + more to sprinkle on top
- 1 cup of shredded chicken
- 1 cup of chopped steamed broccoli
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a pan on medium heat.
- Add in chopped onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour until incorporated.
- Add in the milk and stir as it begins to bubble.
- Turn down the heat and add in the cheese. Stir until it is melted and the mixture thickens.
- Add in the pasta noodles and toss to coat. If the mixture seems a little thick, add in a few more splashes of milk.
- Mix in chicken and broccoli