Chicken and Leek Pasta Bake

Chicken and Leek Pasta Bake is enrobed in a delicious cheesy roux sauce and topped with more grated Cheddar and breadcrumbs. A quick and easy family friendly midweek meal!

This easy mid-week meal is perfect for children and adults alike. Make sure you use a good extra mature cheddar as this makes all the difference.

What are the ingredients of Chicken and Leek Pasta Bake?

• Oil for frying
• chicken breasts, cubed
• leeks, sliced
• extra mature Cheddar cheese, grated
• pasta shapes
• butter
• milk
• natural bread crumbs (home made)
• salt and pepper

How do you make Chicken and Leek Pasta Bake

• You start by pre-heating your grill.
• Then fry the cubed chicken for 5 minutes.
• Add the sliced leeks and cook under a lid for a further 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile cook the pasta.
• Melt the butter and add the flour to form a roux using a whisk. Cook for a minute to allow the starch granules in the flour to swell.
• Off the heat you gradually whisk in the milk and then boil until thicken (stirring the whole time).
• Stir in half the grated Cheddar cheese and seasoning.
• Place the cooked pasta, chicken and leeks in a heat proof dish.
• Top with the cheese sauce, breadcrumbs and the rest of the grated Cheddar.
• Place under the grill for 2 – 3 minutes or until golden and bubbling.

More Family Friendly Comfort Food Recipes

Once you tried my Chicken & Leek Pasta Bake you should try the following delicious family recipes:

• Bacon & Potato Layer Bake
• One Pot Minced Beef Hotpot
• Minced Beef & Onions
• Monday Pie
• Spicy Bacon & Baked Bean Casserole
• Egg Leek & Potato Curry
• Slow Cooker Sausage & Tomato Casserole

I’m sure you’ll love this pasta bake so do leave a comment and rating below when you make it. You can also tag @FabFood4All on social media to share a photo with me. I love seeing my recipes come to life!

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Chicken and Leek Pasta Bake

A good mid-week family meal that's easy to prepare and sure to be a hit with children.

Course Main

Cuisine British

Keyword bake, comfort food, Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4

Author Camilla Hawkins

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
• 4 small chicken breasts diced
• 200 g / 7 oz pasta spirals
• 2 leeks sliced
• 25 g / 1oz butter
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 300 ml semi-skimmed milk
• 140 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 to form a roux and cook for 1 minute (a small whisk is 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.