Simple Cheesy Chicken Pasta with Peas
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
Directions
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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.
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.
Pour cheese mixture over pasta and peas, stir in diced chicken; add remaining cup of milk; mix well. Pasta will thicken as it sits.
Serve.