Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) spaghetti or linguine
- 4 cups (600g) cooked shredded rotisserie chicken
- 8 oz (225g) sliced white button mushrooms
- 1 cup (150g) frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 3 cups (710ml) chicken stock, low sodium
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp (5g) garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2g) cracked black pepper
- 1 cup (115g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (30g) panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp (30g) melted butter
Instructions:
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until just under-done (al dente). Drain the pasta and toss with a drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
- Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it smells nutty but hasn't browned.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken stock and heavy cream, simmering until the sauce thickens into a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the undercooked pasta, shredded chicken, mushrooms, and peas.
- Pour the velvety sauce over the mixture and fold gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Top with mozzarella and parmesan, then sprinkle the buttered panko over the cheese.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until the edges are bubbling and the crust is a deep golden brown.