Mighty Mac 'N' Cheese With Chicken & Leeks Recipe

Name: Mighty Mac 'N' Cheese With Chicken & Leeks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, sliced; 2 leeks, sliced; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 300 g macaroni; 400 ml skim milk; 2 tablespoons cornflour; 20 g butter; 80 g mature cheddar cheese, grated; 40 g parmesan cheese, grated; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons dried thyme

Servings: persons

2 chicken breasts, sliced
2 leeks, sliced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
300 g macaroni
400 ml skim milk
2 tablespoons cornflour
20 g butter
80 g mature cheddar cheese, grated
40 g parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons dried thyme

1
Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
2
Toss the chicken, leeks, and oil together on a baking tray. Cook for 20 mins until the chicken done through.
3
Cook the pasta to the pack instructions and drain.
4
Mix 2tbsp of the milk with the cornflour. Melt the butter in a pan, add the rest of the milk, and bring to the boil. Whisk in the cornflour mix and cook for 2 mins to thicken. Take off the heat, add the cheeses and cayenne and season with black pepper. Let the cheese melt, then stir to combine.
5
Toss the macaroni and cheese sauce through the chicken and leeks, sprinkle on the breadcrumbs and thyme and bake for 15 mins, until golden and bubbling.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken breasts, sliced, 2 leeks, sliced, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 300 g macaroni, and more.

Yes, Mighty Mac 'N' Cheese With Chicken & Leeks falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mighty Mac 'N' Cheese With Chicken & Leeks

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