Chicken & Leek Pasta Bake

Chicken & Leek Pasta Bake

Ingredients

(10 portions)
60g cooking spread (or dairy-free butter)
6g Salt
5g Veg Bouillon paste
100g plain flour
500g Penne
200g Kwerky
1kg Diced chicken
40g Chives
600g Leeks, chopped
1L water
Salt & Pepper to taste

Cook Pasta:
Add penne pasta to the boiling water.
Cook for 8–10 minutes until al dente.
Drain and toss lightly with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking. (optional).

Cook Chicken:
If using frozen diced raw chicken, defrost under controlled refrigeration (below 5°C). 
Steam or oven-poach chicken in combi oven (steam mode, 100°C) for 12–15 minutes.
Drain and hold hot .
Add sliced leeks.

Make White Sauce:
Melt the butter in a thick-bottomed pan.
Add the flour in and mix in.
Cook for a few minutes over a gentle heat without colouring.
Gradually add the water and stir until smooth.
Allow to simmer for 15 minutes.

Combine all and assemble in baking tray.
Bake at 180C for 25-30 minutes.


Chicken & Leek Pasta Bake