Chicken Asparagus Pasta Bake

Garden To Table Fresh Asparagus

We have had the most beautiful Asparagus from our garden this year and I have had fun making special recipes for the fresh Asparagus. We were having some family come in for the weekend and I thought this might be a great dish to make ahead and that my guest would really enjoy. Just a simple dish with a special blend of flavors, that was a big hit here with our guest.

This Dish Has Such Special Flavor

A Crunchy Topping and Then Bake

Chicken Asparagus Pasta Bake

Miz Helen's Kitchen

Ingredients

3 cups cooked chicken, chopped

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon thyme

3 cups fresh asparagus, chopped

Whole fresh asparagus for the top

6 tablespoons butter

1 onion, chopped

1 cup pimentos, chopped

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

2 teaspoon thyme

1 cup Montrey Jack Cheese, grated

1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated

1/4 cup flour

3 cups milk

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, coarsely ground

1/2 cups Panko (Japanese Bread Crumbs)

1 pound Cellentani Pasta, cooked al dente

Cooking Oil Spray For The Baking Dish

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the cooked chopped chicken with 1 teaspoon, salt, pepper and thyme. Mix well and set aside.

Prepare the asparagus and mix with the seasoned chicken.

In a large Pasta Pot, cook the Cellentani in very salty water until al dente about 8 minutes. Drain Well and stir into the Chicken and Asparagus mix.

In a large skillet, melt the butter and saute the onions until clear. Add the pimentos, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, and 2 teaspoons thyme. Lower heat and mix well.

Mix the flour and milk until the flour is disolved in the milk.  Add the Dijon and mix until well blended.

Add  into the skillet with the onion, the Montrey Jack, Cheddar Cheese and the milk mixture.  Stir constantly until the cheese is completely melted and thick.

Pour the melted cheese mixture over the pasta, Chicken, Asparagus mixture and mix well.

Spray a 9X13 baking dish with a cooking spray.

Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Place the whole Asparagus on the top of the dish, then sprinkle with the Panko Crumbs.

Place uncovered into a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Remove From Oven and let set for 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

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Out Of The Oven 

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Delicious Flavors

Enjoy!

I had so much fun in the kitchen with you today and am so glad that you were able to stop by. Hope you enjoy the Chicken Asparagus Pasta Bake as much as we do. Have a great week and come back to see us real soon!

Peace and Joy

Miz Helen

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