BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake
BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake
Ingredients
- 4-5 ounces boneless chicken breast, shredded
- 3 cups cooked whole wheat pasta
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 2 ounces shredded smoked cheese (I used cheddar, gouda and gruyere blend)
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
Prepare pasta and shredded chicken and set aside. In a small saucepan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sliced onions with a sprinkle of sea salt and let caramelize – about 10 minutes. During this time, combine shredded chicken with 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce. Once onions are caramelized, set aside.
- 3
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux. Immediately add skim milk and turn down to low heat. Add 1 ounce cheese and stir until cheese is melted and mixture thickens – about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
In the casserole dish, alternate layering pasta, BBQ chicken, and onions. Add cheese mixture about 1-2 tablespoons at a time, thoroughly mixing to act like glue and hold the pasta together. Top with additional cheese sauce, remaining shredded cheese, BBQ sauce drizzles and panko bread crumbs.
- 5
Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
