Twist on Chicken and Cheese
- Servings: 5
Juicy chicken breast with gooey melted cheese and pimento. Our Twist on Chicken and Cheese is classic comfort food that's sure to satisfy.
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INGREDIENTS:
| 8 oz | San Giorgio® Rotini |
| 3 Tbsps | butter |
| 1 cup | celery, chopped |
| 1/4 cup | onion, chopped |
| 3 Tbsps | all purpose flour |
| 3 cups | milk |
| 1 tsp | salt |
| 1/2 tsp | chopped fresh tarragon leaves |
| 1/4 tsp | white pepper |
| 3 cups | American cheese, grated |
| 2 cups | cooked chicken, diced |
| 1 jar | (4 oz) pimientos, chopped |
| 1 cup | seasoned bread crumbs |
DIRECTIONS:
- Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
- In medium size saucepan, melt butter. Cook celery and onion in butter until celery is tender. Do not brown.
- Stir is flour. Gradually add milk; cook until mixture thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat, add salt, tarragon, white pepper and cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
- Combine cooked pasta, cheese sauce, chicken and pimiento.
- Pour into a 3-quart baking dish, garnish with bread cubes. Bake in 350º F oven for 30 minutes.
