Baked Cheesy Chicken Pasta

By á-34001

The whole family will definitely enjoy this oh so cheesy chicken pasta! Make it with whatever kind of pasta you like and even add different meats or spices to kick it up a notch!

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 1/2 pound pasta of your choice
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon flour
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups milk
• 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 3/4 cup parmesan, freshly grated

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Boil pasta until al dente—about 3 minutes under recommended time. Set aside.

While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a medium skillet. Season chicken with salt & pepper and cook until no longer pink inside. Remove from pan and thinly slice. Set aside.

In a medium pot or dutch oven, melt butter and add flour and garlic. Whisk together and cook for about 1 minute (you are creating roux, the thickener for your cheese sauce).

Gradually add milk while whisking constantly. Bring to a simmer and whisk frequently while sauce thickens. It may take a few minutes to thicken, just keep whisking.

Remove pot from heat and gradually stir in cheeses. Add chicken and pasta to pot. Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Pour mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes or until top is golden and bubbling. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.