Chicken and Spaghetti Casserole
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup grated white cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (from a rotisserie chicken)
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente, then drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large heavy pot, heat the oil over medium high heat until hot.
- Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, until the flour is fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Whisk in the milk and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper, then bring to a boil, whisking.
- Boil until the milk is slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted, then whisk in the chicken.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the pasta together with the sauce and transfer to a 3-quart baking dish.
- Sprinkle evenly with the parmesan cheese.
- Bake the casserole until the filling is bubbling and the cheese is browned on top, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Serve.
extravirgin olive oil, allpurpose, milk, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, grated white cheddar cheese, grated monterey, chicken, spaghetti, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/chicken-and-spaghetti-casserole (may not work)