Saturday, 23 January 2016

Chicken and Broccoli Cheesy Pasta Bake


Point winner dinner! This new recipe went down a treat. All 3 boys asked for seconds! This one is definitely a keeper.

Chicken and Broccoli Cheesy Pasta Bake (Serves 8)

230g uncooked fusilli wholewheat pasta
375ml unsweetened almond milk
500g cooked chicken breast, chopped
125g mature cheddar, grated
1 large head of broccoli
4 tsp pure butter
2 tbsp wholemeal flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper


  1.  Turn the oven on to 190deg C.
  2. Cook the pasta according to the instructions and set aside.
  3. Cut off the broccoli florets and steam for 6 minutes. Chop into bite sized pieces.
  4. Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
  5. Slowly add the almond milk to the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly for a few minutes or until it thickens.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and add in the cheese, salt and pepper, stirring constantly for a few minutes.
  7. Add chicken, broccoli and pasta and stir through.
  8. Tip into a baking dish.
  9.  Bake for 15 minutes.
ENJOY!

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