Creamy pasta bake

There’s something so comforting about a bubbling pasta bake coming out of the oven, golden on top and packed with flavour. This chicken and broccoli pasta bake is a family favourite, creamy, cheesy, and full of goodness with a crunchy, golden breadcrumb c

Creamy pasta bake

SERVES

4

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

15

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

40

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 150g pasta

  • 50g butter

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 4 chicken breasts cut into small cubes

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tbsp plain flour

  • 250ml chicken stock

  • 250ml fresh cream

  • 30g white cheddar

  • 1 tsp fresh or dried thyme, chopped

  • 1 head of broccoli, finely chopped

  • Salt and pepper

  • For the topping

  • 150g cheddar cheese, grated

  • 100g breadcrumbs

  • 50g butter, melted

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