Chicken & broccoli alfredo-style pasta

• Chicken breast fillets400g
• Broccoli (head)1
• Penne / fusilli400g
• Semi-skimmed milk300ml
• Soft cheese140g
• Garlic (4 bulbs, approx 40 cloves)2
• Mature cheddar60g

Plus salt and pepper. About £5.11 for the amounts used.

Method

1. 1

   Cook 400g pasta following the pack, adding 1 broccoli in small florets for the last 4 minutes. Drain.

2. 2

   Cut 400g chicken breast into strips and fry in a little oil for 6-8 minutes until cooked through. Add 2 crushed garlic cloves for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Stir in 140g soft cheese and 300ml milk and simmer until creamy. Stir in 60g grated cheddar.

4. 4

   Toss with the pasta and broccoli and season with black pepper.