Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 300 g penne pasta
• 400 g cooked chicken breast
• 200 g broccoli florets
• 150 g cheddar cheese
• 150 g cream cheese
• 200 ml whole milk
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 190°C (fan 170°C). Cook penne in salted boiling water for 8 minutes, adding broccoli for the final 3 minutes. Drain.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, warm the milk and cream cheese together over a low heat, stirring until smooth. Add the mustard and half the cheddar.

3. 3

   Shred the cooked chicken and stir into the cheese sauce along with the drained pasta and broccoli.

4. 4

   Transfer to a large ovenproof dish, scatter the remaining cheddar over the top.

5. 5

   Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.