Chicken Broccoli And Cheese Bake

Preparation: 41 min

Preheat the oven to 390°F/200°C. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium/high heat, dice the chicken breast and add to the pan. Cook through completely until browned all over. Keep warm and set aside.

Whilst the chicken is cooking, add the broccoli to a large pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes until just tender. Drain immediately.

Arrange the broccoli in an oven proof dish with the cooked chicken, season and keep warm.

To prepare the sauce, heat the butter in a small pan over a low heat. Mince the garlic and add to the butter, sweating until tender. Add the cream cheese and stock and stir well to combine until the cheese has melted and you have a sauce. Bring to a simmer for a minute or two to thicken slightly.

Add the grated cheese to the pan and stir well until melted.

Pour the cheese sauce over the chicken and broccoli. Mix together the Parmesan and ground almonds and sprinkle over the top.

Transfer to the oven to bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through, golden and bubbling.

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