Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake

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Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 350g Chicken Breast (cooked)
  • 250g Dried Pasta
  • 1 Leek (sliced)
  • 250g Broccoli (cut into florets)
  • 12 Cherry Tomatoes (approx)
  • 50g Unsalted Butter
  • 50g Plain Flour
  • 600ml Milk
  • 85g Mature Cheddar
  • 30g Grated Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 3 tablespoons Breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Cook chicken breast, if not already cooked, and chop into chunks
2. Pre-heat the oven to Gas Mark 5 / 190° / 375°F
3. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water as per packet instructions. 5 minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the broccoli and leek
4. Drain well, and tip the pasta and veg into a large oven-proof dish along with the chicken and cherry tomatoes
5. Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the flour. Stir for a few minutes to cook the flour
6. Add in the milk a little at a time, stirring out any lumps in between each addition, until you have a smooth sauce
7. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste
8. Pour the sauce over the pasta and veg and stir in gently
9. Sprinkle over the parmesan, oregano and breadcrumbs
10. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until the crust is golden and bubbling
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