Cheesy Broccoli & Chicken Pasta Bake

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Cheesy Broccoli & Chicken Pasta Bake

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Cheesy Broccoli & Chicken Pasta Bake. This is a delicious main dish but can also be served as a tasty side! This recipe is sponsored by Carbery Cracker

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken mini fillets
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1l milk
  • 2 cloves garlic, bruised (optional)
  • 500g dried fusilli or penne pasta
  • 350g broccoli florets
  • 75g butter
  • 75g plain flour
  • ¼ tsp grated nutmeg
  • 200g grated Carbery Cracker Red cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil. Season the chicken mini fillets then add to the pan and cook through. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil then add the pasta and cook following the pack’s instructions. Add the broccoli florets for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Drain once pasta is cooked.
  3. While pasta and broccoli are cooking, add milk and garlic to a small saucepan, bring to the boil then remove from heat and set aside to allow the garlic to infuse.
  4. Melt butter in a large saucepan sitting over medium heat then stir in the flour. Cook for about 1-2 minutes. Remove the garlic from the milk then slowly pour the milk into the flour and butter mix whisking as you pour. Cook over medium / medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. Add nutmeg then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in about 2/3 of the grated cheese. Add the cooked chicken, pasta and broccoli, toss to coat. Pour into a large baking dish then scatter over the remaining cheese. Grill in the oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately.
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