Chicken Mornay

How to Cook Chicken Mornay

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1. Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F (180°C / 355°F fan). Cook the chicken in the oil for 5 minutes until just coloured. Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes and drain.

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2. Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the milk gradually, whisking, and simmer for 3 minutes.

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3. Take off the heat, stir in 100 g of the cheese, the mustard and salt until smooth.

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4. Mix the chicken and broccoli into a 2 litre baking dish, pour over the sauce and scatter with the crumbs and remaining cheese.

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5. Bake for 25 minutes until bubbling and golden. Rest for 5 minutes.

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What Can Go Wrong

1. Take the sauce off the heat before the cheese goes in so it stays smooth.
2. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of milk.
3. Check the chicken is cooked through before serving.

To Go With It

Rice · Mashed potato · Green beans · Side salad

Leftovers

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat covered at 180°C for 20 minutes.

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Nutrition per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.