Baked Cheesy Chicken Pasta

By á-100902

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 lb. pasta
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp flour
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 3 cups milk
• 3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Adapted from simplymrsedwards.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400.

1. Boil pasta until al dente. Set aside.

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

3. In a medium pot melt butter and add flour and garlic. Whisk together and cook for about 1 minute (you are making the roux- the thickener for your cheese sauce).

4. 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.

5. Remove from heat and stir in cheeses.

6. Add chicken and pasta to pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour into greased baking dish. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until top is golden and bubbling. Let stand a few minutes before serving.