Chicken, Broccoli And Cauliflower Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 None head broccoli, cut into florets
1/2 None head cauliflower, cut into florets
4 tbsp butter
1/3 cup all purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 lb shredded cooked chicken
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
None None salad, to serve, if desired

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Lightly grease 6 individual ovenproof dishes (or a 10 cup casserole dish).
Cook broccoli and cauliflower in a large pot of boiling water for 4-5 mins or until just tender. Drain well.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan. Add flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 min. Remove from heat. Gradually blend in milk. Return to heat. Cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens. Simmer for 3 mins. Remove from heat.
Stir vegetables, chicken and cheddar into the sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon into prepared dishes.
Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle over chicken mixture. Bake for 20-25 mins until golden and crisp. Serve with salad, if desired.