Chicken and Mushroom Pasta Bake (sorry for the wife's bad language)

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often cheaper and more flavorful.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Pecorino is a less expensive cheese that can still provide a similar flavor.

Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions.

Heat oil in a saucepan and add chicken, cooking until it starts to take on color, then remove and reserve.

Add butter to the pan, then add onions, mushrooms, and garlic, sautéing for 1-2 minutes.

Add flour to the mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.

Gradually add milk, stirring until a creamy consistency is achieved.

Mix in a teaspoon of whole grain mustard.

Add pepper and salt to taste.

Return the chicken to the pot and mix through.

Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the mixture, thoroughly mixing in.

Transfer the mixture to an oven-proof dish and top with cheddar cheese and parmesan.

Bake in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 40 minutes.

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