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Chicken and Leek Pasta Bake

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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!

Chicken and Leek Pasta Bake in a dish.

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

Cooked chicken, leeks and pasta in a dish.

 

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.

Chicken and Leek Pasta Bake topped with cheese roux sauce & grated Cheddar before grilling.

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

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  • Minced Beef & Onions
  • Monday Pie
  • Spicy Bacon & Baked Bean Casserole
  • Egg Leek & Potato Curry

Chicken and Leek Pasta Bake in a dish.

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Chicken and Leek Pasta Bake in a dish.
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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.

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Comments

  1. Martina Evans

    11/01/2016 at 3:03 am

    This sounds delightful, would love to give this a try!

    Reply
  2. Paul Wilson

    07/11/2015 at 12:09 am

    Just the thing for the cold days coming up.

    Reply
  3. tiggerific1973

    07/05/2015 at 4:35 pm

    Another one I know my family would love! Thank you x

    Reply
    • Camilla

      07/05/2015 at 9:10 pm

      One of my daughter’s favourites:-)

      Reply
  4. Jane Davies

    01/04/2015 at 7:08 pm

    I also love leeks (and I’m Welsh :D)
    I love my leeks wraps in ham and cooked in a cheesy sauce !

    Reply
  5. Maya Russell

    27/01/2015 at 6:40 am

    Leek is one of my favourite food to put into recipes like this. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      27/01/2015 at 10:45 am

      Me too:-)

      Reply
  6. Anne Dalzell

    08/12/2014 at 11:17 pm

    this looks so tasty, going to make this for my little boy as he isn’t well at the moment, thanks

    Reply
    • Camilla

      09/12/2014 at 8:43 am

      I’m sure he’ll love it my daughter does and she’s off sick too today. Hope he feels better soon!

      Reply
  7. Paul Wilson

    24/10/2014 at 1:08 am

    Just right for this weather.

    Reply
    • Paul Wilson

      24/01/2015 at 12:05 am

      I should take my own advice and make this now.

      Reply
  8. Elizabeth

    23/09/2014 at 4:25 pm

    MMm proper comfort food, this! 🙂

    Reply
  9. bev

    17/08/2014 at 12:26 pm

    Love leeks!

    Reply
  10. bev

    23/07/2014 at 12:26 pm

    Leeks and cheese – lovely together!

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