Here is another reason I love roast chicken. The possibilities of what you can do with leftovers are endless and this is just another way you can enjoy them. Rich and satisfying, salty and crunchy on top. Just perfect.
Chicken, Leek & Pasta Bake
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Total 60 minutes
Servings 4
Author: Michelle Minnaar
Ingredients
- 600ml (1 pint) milk
- 30ml (2 tbsp) plain flour
- 60g (1½ oz) butter
- 300g (10½ oz) macaroni
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 500g (1lb 2oz) cooked chicken, skinned and cut into bite-size pieces
- 40g (1½oz) fresh white breadcrumbs
- 40g (1½ oz) Parmesan
Instructions
- Put milk, flour and half the butter into a saucepan and whisk continuously over a medium heat, until the butter has melted and the sauce has thickened. Leave to simmer over a very low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season well.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/400°F/gas 6.
- Melt the remaining butter in a frying pan and fry the leeks gently until soft.
- Meanwhile, cook macaroni in boiling salted water according to packet instructions, then drain.
- When the leeks are ready, place the sauce, chicken, pasta and leeks in a large bowl and stir thoroughly.
- Spoon the mixture into a shallow ovenproof dish. Mix together breadcrumbs and Parmesan and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden and crusty on top.
- Spoon onto 4 warmed plates and serve with a crisp, green salad.
Recipe Notes
- When I feel too lazy to make the sauce, I use a big wodge of mascarpone instead. Melt it gently in a pan and then stir all the ingredients with it thoroughly.
- Use any type of pasta you have available or that you fancy.
- Experiment with or vary the chicken, pasta, leek and sauce ratios. It is very difficult not to get a delicious result!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 560 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 17.1g | 26% | |
Saturated Fat 9.1g | 46% | |
Sodium 310mg | 13% | |
Total Carbohydrates 48.7g | 16% | |
Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 10% | |
Sugars 9.7g | ||
Protein 51.4g | 6% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
It’s easy to makeover a dish in a flash. Or make up one, rather, when half of the meal’s already prepared. Lovely!
Wow! Wow! Wow! I have to get off my diet for this one! Thanks for the great recipe as always.
What a great upgrade for tired old mac & cheese. Will be bookmarking this one – TheHusband is a big chicken fan!
I ADORE leeks and we currently have some growing in our veggie garden, will be giving this recipe a whirl for sure! It sounds deeeeelish and oh so easy!