The Australian Women’s Weekly Food

Pasta masters

CHICKEN MAC ‘N’ CHEESE

PREP + COOK TIME 40 MINUTES SERVES 4

400g macaroni
300g broccoli, cut into florets
4 rashers bacon, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
50g butter, chopped
1/3 cup (50g) plain flour
1 litre (4 cups) milk
1 cup (80g) finely grated parmesan
2½ cups (400g) chopped barbecue chicken
1 cup (120g) frozen peas
½ cup (35g) panko (Japanese) breadcrumbs
20g butter, melted, extra
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat–leaf parsley
1 cup (100g) grated mozzarella

1 Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan. Oil a 3-litre (12-cup) ovenproof dish or pan.

2 Cook macaroni in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until al dente. Add broccoli to pan; boil for 2 minutes. Drain macaroni and broccoli; transfer to a large bowl.

3 Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a medium frying pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until browned lightly. Add the garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add to bowl.

Melt butter in the same large saucepan

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