Broccoli Cheddar Chicken

How to Make Broccoli Cheddar Chicken

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1. Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Put the chicken and broccoli in a baking dish, drizzle with the oil and season with the salt. Bake for 15 minutes.

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2. Meanwhile melt the butter in a pan, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and simmer for 5 minutes until thick.

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3. Take the pan off the heat and stir in two thirds of the cheddar, the mustard, garlic powder and pepper.

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4. Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli, scatter with the remaining cheddar and bake for 15 minutes more until bubbling and golden. Rest for 5 minutes.

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Notes for Getting It Right

• Slice the chicken to an even thickness so it cooks through.
• Whisk the sauce constantly as it thickens to avoid lumps.
• Check the chicken reaches 74°C / 165°F inside, or cut the thickest piece to see that no pink is left.

Serving Suggestions

• Steamed rice
• Baked potatoes
• Green salad
• Crusty bread

Leftovers and Storage

Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat covered in the oven.

Nutrition per Serving

Per serving, an approximate calculation from the ingredient list. Treat it as a rough guide: weights that include bone are counted as if all of it were eaten, so the figures run high. How the figures are worked out.