One Pot Pasta Recipe by @TapointheKitchen

cream of chicken soup

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: cream of mushroom soup

Cream of mushroom is often less expensive and can provide similar creaminess.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Colby jack is usually cheaper and melts well.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone is often less expensive and has a similar texture.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is a cost-effective option that works well in casseroles.

Preheat the oven to 400F degrees.

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Place cooked pasta in an ovenproof container 8x12 inches round.

Cut chicken breasts into 1 inch thick. In a medium skillet, heat oil and fry chicken until nearly cooked. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

To prepare the cheese sauce, using the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat, whisk the flour into it. Add the cream while whisking. Add the milk and bring to a boil. Mince the garlic and add to the sauce. Add the chili sauce.

Add the spinach leaves, stir in to the mixture and cook until soft. Reduce heat to medium and add the cheddar cheese. Stir gently until the cheese has melted.

Drizzle the cheese sauce over the pasta and add the cooked chicken. Mix well to combine and top off with remaining cheese.

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes and serve immediately with breadsticks or garlic bread.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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