Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 16 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cloves garlic - minced
  • 3/4 cups half-and-half - cream or milk
  • 2 cups shredded chicken - I used a rotisserie chicken I bought at the grocery store
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 slices white or wheat bread - torn
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  • Prepare pasta according to directions
  • Meanwhile, in a large sauce pan melt one tablespoon butter and then add garlic cooking for about 30 seconds
  • Stir in flour and cook and stir continuously for one minute
  • Gradually add milk to pan while stirring until mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly
  • Stir in chicken, peas and cheese cook until heated through
  • Add in pasta and stir until well combined
  • To make crumb topping place bread into food processor and pulse until bread is becomes course crumbs
  • Put crumbs into bowl and toss with a tablespoon melted butter
  • Pour mixture into casserole dish and then cover with prepared bread crumbs Bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until topping browns