Chicken, leek and Cheddar bake

Chicken, leek and Cheddar bake
Average rating: 3 out of 5 star rating

Easy to make and ready in half an hour, this tasty dish is the perfect midweek chicken bake for the family.

  • Serves: 4

  • Prep time: 5 mins

  • Cooking time: 30 mins

  • Total time: 35 mins

  • Skill level: Easy peasy

  • Costs: Cheap as chips

  • Child friendly
  • Make in advance

Ingredients

  • 1tbsp oil
  • 4 chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 leeks, washed and sliced
  • 25g butter
  • 2tbsp plain flour
  • 300ml semi-skimmed milk
  • 125g Cheddar cheese, grated
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Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan and fry the chicken for 5 mins. Add the leeks and fry for 10 mins, covered.
  2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook for 1 min. Off the heat, gradually whisk in the milk then bring to the boil until thickened, stirring. Season and add half the cheese and stir until melted.
  3. Place the chicken in a heatproof serving dish and pour over the cheese sauce. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and place under a preheated grill for 2-3 mins until golden and bubbling. Serve with a green salad.

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Nutritional information

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.

http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/299273/Chicken--leek-and-Cheddar-bake