Chicken and Leek Pasta Bake
This easy mid-week meal is perfect for children and adults alike. Make sure you use a good strong cheddar as this makes all the difference.
Chicken and Leek Pasta Bake
A good mid-week family meal that's easy to prepare and sure to be a hit with children.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 4 small chicken breasts diced
- 175 g / 7oz pasta spirals
- 2 leeks sliced
- 25 g / 1oz butter
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 300 ml semi-skimmed milk
- 125 g / 5oz extra mature cheddar cheese grated
- 1 tbsp natural breadcrumbs
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat the grill.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and fry the chicken for five minutes.
- Add the leeks and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes covered.
- Meanwhile cook the pasta according to instructions.
- Melt the butter in a small pan and stir in the flour (a small whisk is often useful).
- Gradually add the milk off the heat and then bring to the boil stirring until thickened.
- Add half the cheese and seasoning and stir until melted.
- Put the chicken and pasta in an oven proof serving dish and pour over the sauce.
- Sprinkle over the rest of the cheese and breadcrumbs and grill for 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Serve with a mixed salad.
Martina Evans
This sounds delightful, would love to give this a try!
Paul Wilson
Just the thing for the cold days coming up.
tiggerific1973
Another one I know my family would love! Thank you x
Camilla
One of my daughter’s favourites:-)
Jane Davies
I also love leeks (and I’m Welsh :D)
I love my leeks wraps in ham and cooked in a cheesy sauce !
Maya Russell
Leek is one of my favourite food to put into recipes like this. Thanks for the recipe.
Camilla
Me too:-)
Anne Dalzell
this looks so tasty, going to make this for my little boy as he isn’t well at the moment, thanks
Camilla
I’m sure he’ll love it my daughter does and she’s off sick too today. Hope he feels better soon!
Paul Wilson
Just right for this weather.
Paul Wilson
I should take my own advice and make this now.
Elizabeth
MMm proper comfort food, this! 🙂
bev
Love leeks!
bev
Leeks and cheese – lovely together!