PREPARATION TIME

5 mins

COOKING TIME

15 mins

AGE GROUP

12 – 36 months

INGREDIENTS

100 grams (3½ ounces) of skinless chicken breast, cubed

½ cup of chicken or vegetable stock

½ cup of water

1½ cups of broccoli florets

3 tablespoons of soft butter

3 tablespoons of flour

1½ cups of milk

1 cup of grated Cheddar cheese (or other tasty cheese)

METHOD

1. Bring the stock and water to the boil in a small saucepan over medium heat, add the broccoli and chicken, turn heat to low, and poach the chicken and broccoli for 5-6 minutes. Set aside.

2. Melt the butter in a small/medium saucepan over medium heat then turn heat to medium/low and stir in the flour.

3. Stir and cook for just a few moments then remove from the heat and continue to stir while adding the milk – adding it little by little and stirring briskly to avoid lumps until all the milk is combined.

4. Return to the heat and bring slowly to the boil, stirring, until the sauce thickens – then stir in the cheese and turn off the heat.

5. Combine the sauce with the chicken and broccoli then mash, chop or blend with a stick blender to the consistency required.

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