Butternut Cream, Chicken & Kale Pasta Bake
"The butternut cream sauce envelope this dish to tie the flavors together!" Growing up, I was never a fan of casseroles; they all seemed to taste like a variety of textures in a thick goop. I can assure you, this is not one of those, In each bite you taste the tender chicken, mushrooms and sweet roasted tomatoes. The butternut squash cream sauce adds a touch of flavor without overpowering the other ingredients. It was a hit at my recent book club night!
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Servings: 8-10
Prep Time: 50 Min
Total Time: 2 hour
Prep Time: 50 Min
Total Time: 2 hour
Related Categories: American,
Ingredients:
Penne pasta3 chicken breasts, shredded
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
1 bunch baby kale, ribs removed and chopped (you can also purchase pre-chopped in a bag)
1 butternut squash, roasted
1 Tbs. butter
1 Tbs. flour
2 cups vegetable broth or water
1/2 cup whipping cream
10 oz. goat cheese
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped and seeded (I prefer cherry tomatoes)
1 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated