Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Chicken Pasta

You will need:

  • Fry pan
  • Saucepan x 2
  • Chopping board
  • Knives

Ingredients:

300g Chicken

2 slices Bacon

Pasta for 2

2 cloves garlic

Pepper

1 small brown onion

Mushrooms (to taste)

Pepper

Parsley

Cheese Sauce:

30g butter

1/4 cup flour

1 cups milk

1 cup grated cheese

Method:

  1. Place pasta in saucepan and begin to boil, meanwhile melt butter and chop chicken into pieces.
  2. When butter is melted add flour and mix well, allow to bubble then slowly add the milk a little at a time whisking the mix til smooth after each addition.
  3. Add crushed garlic, bacon and chopped onion to chicken and cook for 1 min, add mushrooms, peper and parsley and cook for another 2mins.
  4. When all milk is added and mixture has thicken slightly add gratted cheese, stir well and pour into pan with chicken, reduce heat and let simmer til pasta is ready. either add pasta or serve ontop of the pasta.
  5. Top with grated cheese and a little fresh cracked pepper.

Tips:

  • For a vegie version try with pumpkin and zuccini.
  • Try with different cheeses for a different taste
  • Add green onions instead of brown onions
  • Serve without chicken for a light lunch

Recipe By:
Cath at http://cathsguidetocooking.blogspot.com/

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