Creamy Chicken & Cheese Pasta

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CREAMY CHICKEN & CHEESE PASTA
8 ounces bowtie pasta (or pasta of your choice)
¼ cup flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 bunch green onions, sliced thin
1¼ cups grated Gruyere cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1½ pounds chicken tenders
2 teaspoons minced garlic, jar
2 tablespoons white wine
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
  • Whisk together the flour, salt and milk in a large skillet. Stir thoroughly to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Cook until slightly thick, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and stir in ¾ cup of the cheese, stirring until melted. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet. Add chicken and brown on both sides. Generously sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt and pepper while browning. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add onions and garlic and cook over medium-high heat until garlic is fragrant and onions are tender.
  • Add wine and , Italian seasoning, pepper flakes and cook until heated through.
  • In a large bowl add the pasta and chicken to the cheese mixture and toss to combine.
  • Portion into oven proof pasta bowls sprayed with PURE or a 2 quart casserole.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown.
  • Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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Mom's Cafe Home Cooking

I really like the new button even though I don’t participate in Simply Delicious Sunday Recipes. It is eye catching! The creamy chicken and cheese pasta sounds lovely so I will be trying that. Thanks for the recipe!

Sreisaat

Great — I have chicken for tonight too! I was agonizing over what to do with the chicken since this morning and you just gave me an idea 🙂

Sorry for being away for awhile…

Sreisaat
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Mimi

I have chicken in the fridge to use so I came here to find a recipe! You’re not officially my go-to site for new yummy recipes.

I’m making this one tonight!!