Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake
- 2 cups uncooked pasta, I used a veggie based one
- 1 8-ounce chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- parsley for decorating
- 1½ cups 2 percent milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups low-fat cheddar
- 4 ounces Neufchâtel cheese
- cook pasta according to package directions
- brown chicken in olive oil, reduce heat, cook thoroughly
- add chicken and pasta to a casserole dish
- whisk together milk, cornstarch,mustard,salt and pepper. bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly.
- when sauce thickens, remove from heat stir in cheddar
- add sauce to chicken pasta mixture, stir
- dot with Neufchâtel, sprinkle with paprika and parsley
- bake at 350 for about 20 minutes until cheese melts and casserole is thoroughly heated
Recipe by Cindy's Recipes and Writings at https://www.cindysrecipesandwritings.com/cheesy-chicken-pasta-bake-reciperedux/
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