How To Make Cauliflower Cheese & Chicken

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is a cost-effective protein option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a lower-cost alternative to butter.

Wash the cauliflower thoroughly and drain it.

Boil the cauliflower briefly to soften it, then turn off the heat and let it eco cook for a few more minutes.

Drain the cauliflower and place it evenly in a baking dish.

Roast the cauliflower in a preheated oven at 180°C until it starts to brown on top.

In a pan over low heat, melt 60 g of butter while stirring.

Add 60 g of plain flour to the melted butter and stir until it forms a paste, ensuring no flour is visible.

Gradually add 450 ml of milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps, and bring to a simmer until thickened.

Add 150 ml of double cream to the sauce and mix well for a silkier texture.

Incorporate 100 g of medium cheddar cheese and 100 g of red leicester cheese into the sauce until melted and smooth, adding a pinch of salt to taste.

Thinly slice 1 chicken breast (best done while partially frozen) using a sharp knife.

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of paprika over the sliced chicken and mix to coat.

Heat a couple of tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the chicken until cooked through, about a couple of minutes per side.

Remove the roasted cauliflower from the oven and sprinkle the homegrown peas over the top.

Add the cooked chicken to the cauliflower and pour the cheese sauce over everything, spreading it evenly.

Sprinkle additional cheese and finely chopped onion on top of the dish.

Return the dish to the oven at 180°C until the top is browned and bubbling, approximately 30 minutes.

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