
Creamy Broccoli, Mushroom & Chicken Bake
TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES
SERVES: 4
500 g broccoli, cut into small florets and stalks finely chopped
6 (about 1 kg) free-range chicken thigh fillets, trimmed
150 g button mushrooms, sliced
2 green onions (shallots), trimmed and thinly sliced
75 g butter, chopped
⅓ cup plain flour
2 cups milk (not skim)
1 cup reduced salt chicken stock
1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup fresh coarse torn breadcrumbs
INGREDIENTS
Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil over high heat. Add broccoli and cook for 1 minute until vibrant. Drain, refresh broccoli in cold water and set aside to dry.
Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Arrange broccoli, chicken, mushrooms and green onions in a large (about 8 to 10 cup) greased baking pan. Set aside.
Dry the saucepan used for the broccoli. Add butter to pan and heat over medium-low heat until bubbling. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add flour and using a small whisk, stir constantly for 2 minutes until frothy. Decrease heat to low, and gradually whisk in milk and stock. Cook, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes until sauce boils and thickens. Stir in 1 cup cheese. Season to taste.
Pour cheese sauce over broccoli mixture. Scatter over breadcrumbs and remaining ½ cup cheese. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is just cooked through and sauce is bubbling and serve.
DIRECTIONS
Recipe courtesy of Sydney Markets.