Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake
Chicken, broccoli and pasta in a creamy cheddar sauce with a golden top.
- Time55 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.44 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Cook the penne in boiling water for 8 minutes, adding the broccoli for the last 3 minutes. Drain.
8 min - 2
Heat the oil in a pan and cook the chicken for 7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
7 min - 3
Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook for 5 minutes until thick.
5 min - 4
Stir in two thirds of the cheese and the salt until melted.
- 5
Mix the pasta, broccoli, chicken and sauce in a baking dish. Scatter over the rest of the cheese.
- 6
Bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
20 min
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