chicken bake

How To Make chicken bake

• 1

  Combine Chicken, water, Italian seasoning, pepper and bouillon cubes in a large pot. Cook on high for 45 min. Remove chicken to cool and shred. Continue to cook the liquid until ready to add with the chicken.
• 2

  Cook pasta according to directions on package until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• 3

  Clean and slice celery and leeks. Mince garlic.
• 4

  In a lg skillet melt the butter on Med-High. Saute leeks, celery and garlic until soft (a little color wouldn't hurt). Sprinkle with flour and saute for about 3 min. stirring constantly.
• 5

  Add 2 cups of the reduced liquid, the shredded chicken and stewed tomatoes (crushed) to pan. Simmer on Med-High for about 20 min, stirring occasionaly. Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed.
• 6

  Spread cooked pasta in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Cover with the chicken mixture evenly.
• 7

  Combine the breadcrumbs and shredded cheese and sprinkle over the top of the chicken mixture.
• 8

  Bake for 45 min, or until bubbly and golden brown.
• Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
• Printable Recipe Card