Description

Your family will love this cheesy chicken pasta so much, it will quickly become one of your favorite go to recipes. It's a delicious casserole with pasta, chicken and peas in a yummy sauce.

Ingredients

• 16 oz. dry farfalle, bow tie pasta
• 4 T. unsalted butter
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 T. Italian seasoning
• 1 T. fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 t. garlic powder
• 1 t. kosher salt
• 3 c. milk, divided
• 8 oz. Italian cheese blend, like mozzarella and provolone
• 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
• 1 T. lemon zest
• 2 c. diced cooked chicken, like rotisserie chicken
• 2 c. frozen peas

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Cook until pasta is al dente, about 11 minutes. When pasta is done, pour peas into the pot; stir; drain pasta and peas; set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; add flour; whisk 2 -3 minutes to cook out the floury taste. Add Italian seasoning, garlic, rosemary, and salt; whisk to combine. Add 2 c. milk; continue to whisk, allow sauce to thicken. Add cheeses; whisk until combined; add lemon zest; stir. When cheese is completely melted, continue stirring until sauce is thick and creamy.
3. Pour cheese mixture over pasta and peas, stir in diced chicken; add remaining cup of milk; mix well. Pasta will thicken as it sits.