Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake

1Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2Cook the wholegrain pasta (½ cup) according to package instructions. Set aside.

3In a pan, cook the chicken breast (100 g) until no longer pink. Remove from the pan and shred into bite-sized pieces.

4In the same pan, sauté the minced garlic (1 clove) until fragrant. Add butter (2 tablespoons) and flour to make a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

5Gradually whisk in the milk (1 cup) until the sauce thickens. Add Italian seasoning (1 teaspoon), paprika (1 teaspoon), onion powder (½ teaspoon), garlic powder (½ teaspoon), and salt to taste.

6Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups) until melted. Add the cooked pasta and shredded chicken, mix until combined.

7Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with the remaining cup of shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups) and place sliced cheese on top.

8Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

9Serve hot and enjoy this gooey, cheesy chicken pasta bake!