Cheese, chicken and broccoli pasta grill recipe

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Photography: Joshua Dasey
Photography: Joshua Dasey
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Servings: Serves 4
  • Cooking Time: Less than 30 minutes
  • Course: Main

Cheese, Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Grill

Ingredients

250g penne
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
60g butter
2 tablespoons plain flour
pinch of cayenne pepper
2 cups (500ml) milk
200g cooked chicken, shredded
½cup (60g) grated tasty cheese
1/3 cup (25g) grated parmesan
¼ cup (15g) fresh breadcrumbs
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Preparation

1. Cook penne in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to packet directions. Add broccoli for last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain.

2. Meanwhile, melt half of butter in a saucepan on medium heat. Add flour and cayenne and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk in milk and cook for 4 minutes, stirring, until starting to boil and sauce thickens.

3. Combine penne, broccoli, white sauce, chicken and tasty cheese and season to taste. Spoon into a 10-cup ovenproof dish. Melt remaining butter and combine with parmesan and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over pasta mixture. Place dish under a preheated hot grill for 2-3 minutes, until top is golden and crisp. Serve.

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