FOUR CHEESE CHICKEN PASTA BAKE RECIPE - (4.3/5)

FOUR CHEESE CHICKEN PASTA BAKE Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-17891

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb of Fusilli Bucati Corti pasta or any noodle would really work, even fettuccine, boiled to al dente and drained
9 tablespoons butter
4 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 can (14.5 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 cup + 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 cup + 2 tablespoons grated Gouda cheese
1 cup + 2 tablespoons grated sharp white cheddar cheese
6 ounces of mascarpone cheese
10 ounces of cooked chicken breast, sliced or cubed, I like grilled chicken
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Steps:

Heat oven to 350. Spray baking dish, square 9x9 or oval dish, with cooking spray. Cook pasta as directed and drain. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat to low. Stir in mascarpone, white cheddar cheese, Gouda, parmesan and half-and-half. Allow all cheese to melt and meld together while continuously stirring. Once completely mixed together and cheese is melted, stir in chicken. Add pasta to chicken mixture; toss gently to mix well. Spoon into baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 15-25 minutes or until hot in the center.