Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bake

A creamy baked rice dish with chicken, broccoli and a golden cheese crust.

SHOPPING LIST

• chicken breast fillets400g
• broccoli1 head
• long grain rice250g
• cheddar cheese150g
• chicken stock cube1
• milk400ml
• plain flour3 tbsp
• butter40g
• dijon mustard1 tsp

METHOD

1. 1Preheat the oven to 190°C.
2. 2Cook the rice in boiling water until just tender, then drain.
3. 3Cut the chicken into small cubes and cook in a pan until no pink remains.
4. 4Cut the broccoli into small florets and blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain.
5. 5Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
6. 6Gradually whisk in the milk and crumbled stock cube, and simmer until thickened.
7. 7Stir in the mustard and half the grated cheese.
8. 8Mix the rice, chicken and broccoli into the sauce, then transfer to an oven dish.
9. 9Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 25 minutes until golden and bubbling.

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