Chicken and Macaroni Bake

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

3 pound/1.5 kg/ No. 15 chicken
4 teaspoons butter, melted
2 cups macaroni
1/4 cup all-purpose (plain) flour
1/2 pint (300 ml) sour cream
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup grated cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Microwave Method:

1. Brush chicken with melted butter. Cook for 35-37 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH, turning halfway through cooking. Cool.
2. Place macaroni in a large bowl. Cover with hot water. Cook for 20-25 minutes on HIGH or until pasta is tender. Drain.
3. Remove flesh from chicken.
4. Mix together all-purpose flour, sour cream and chicken stock.
5. Combine chicken, macaroni and sauce mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and cook for 6-7 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.
6. Sprinkle with parsley.
7. Serve immediately with a tossed salad.