Mozzarella Sauce

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp cayenne red pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup half-n-half
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Heat butter in small sauce pan until melted. Blend in flour, salt and red pepper. Cook on low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly, remove from heat. Stir in broth and half-n-half; then heat to a boil. Boil and stir one minute; then add shredded cheese and stir until melted.

Once chicken is completely cooked arrange pieces into an ungreased baking dish. Spoon mozzarella sauce over chicken pieces, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese and paprika. Set oven to 550 or broil; place baking dish in oven for 6-7 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly around edges.