~ havarti cheesy chicken & shells bake ~

How To Make ~ havarti cheesy chicken & shells bake ~

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  Step 1
  Prepare pasta and drain. Rinse with cold water. Salt & pepper chicken. In a small skillet, over medium heat, melt butter into olive oil and brown chicken cubes. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
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  Step 2
  In a saucepan, heat milk with sage. ( Just warm it. ) In a medium saucepan or skillet, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 1/2 minutes - stirring constantly.
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  Step 3
  Whisk in the milk slowly to the flour mixture stirring constantly. Cook until bubbly and begins to thicken. Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg.
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  Step 4
  Stir in the sauce. Remove from heat and whisk in the ricotta cheese and Parmesan until smooth. Stir in the chicken and pasta.
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  Step 5
  Spread 1/3 of the pasta into prepared dish. Even lay 2 - 3 slices of Havarti cheese over pasta. Layer 2 more times ending with just the pasta on the 3rd layer.
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  Step 6
  Sprinkle with bread crumbs and evenly sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
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  Step 7
  Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until browning and bubbling good. Serve immediately. Salt and pepper of desired and I garnished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
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