Chicken & Broccoli Pasta Bake

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Recipe's preparation

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C.
2.Cook the pasta:
•Add 1.5L water to the Thermomix bowl.
•Insert simmering basket, add the pasta, and cook for the time specified on the packet at 100°C / Speed 4. Drain and set aside.
3.Cook the chicken:
•Add 10ml olive oil to the Thermomix bowl.
•Add diced chicken, 4 pinches of salt, and 4 pinches of pepper. Sauté for 10 minutes / 100°C / Reverse Speed 1 or until cooked through. Set aside.
4.Prepare the veggies:
•Without cleaning the bowl, add leeks and garlic. Chop for 5 seconds / Speed 5.
•Scrape down the sides, add broccoli, mushrooms, and peas, then sauté for 7 minutes / 100°C / Reverse Speed 1.
5.Make the sauce:
•Add 70g flour and cook for 2 minutes / 100°C / Speed 2.
•Slowly add 1.5L milk, cooking for 10 minutes / 90°C / Speed 3 until it thickens slightly.
•Add grated cheese, nutmeg, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix for 30 seconds / Speed 3 until smooth.
6.Combine the ingredients:
•Add the cooked pasta and chicken to the bowl. Mix for 20 seconds / Reverse Speed 2.
7.Bake:
•Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and bake for 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
8.Serve:
•Divide into 8 portions and store any leftovers in the fridge.