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~ havarti cheesy chicken & shells bake ~

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Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

My newest creation - I had a large chicken breast to use up and Havarti cheese. I always have pasta of all sort so, this is what I made. My kids absolutely loved it and both went back for seconds. I hope you try it sometime! Enjoy!

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(1 rating)
yield 4 - 6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ havarti cheesy chicken & shells bake ~

  • 8 oz
    small shells, cooked a little under al dente - drain
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 lg
    chicken breast, cubed
  • 4 - 6 slice
    havarti cheese - each cut in half for easier placement
  • dry
    italian bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c
    shredded parmesan cheese
  • SAUCE
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 1/2 - 3/4 tsp
    dried sage
  • 1/2 - 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 4 Tbsp
    each - butter & flour
  • a few
    grinds, fresh black pepper
  • pinch
    nutmeg
  • 1/4 c
    shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 c
    ricotta cheese

How To Make ~ havarti cheesy chicken & shells bake ~

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 4
    Stir in the sauce. Remove from heat and whisk in the ricotta cheese and Parmesan until smooth. Stir in the chicken and pasta.
  • 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.
  • 6
    Sprinkle with bread crumbs and evenly sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • 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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