~ Havarti Cheesy Chicken & Shells Bake ~

Name: ~ Havarti Cheesy Chicken & Shells Bake ~
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 - 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz small shells, cooked a little under al dente - drain; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 Tbsp butter; 1 large 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

By Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x

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!

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

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Serves:

4 - 6

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

8 oz

small shells, cooked a little under al dente - drain
1 Tbsp

olive oil
1 Tbsp

butter
1 large

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
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How to Make ~ Havarti Cheesy Chicken & Shells Bake ~

Step-by-Step

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.
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.
Whisk in the milk slowly to the flour mixture stirring constantly. Cook until bubbly and begins to thicken. Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Stir in the sauce. Remove from heat and whisk in the ricotta cheese and Parmesan until smooth.
Stir in the chicken and pasta.
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.
Sprinkle with bread crumbs and evenly sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
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!