Chipotle Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed into bite size pieces
4 sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup hot water
2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni ( this is the uncooked measure)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1 (4 oz) can chipotle peppers, drained and chopped save the juice
2/3 cup onion, chopped
1 (12 oz) can corn, drained
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp cumin
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
3/4 cup nacho chip, crushed
1/2 cup cheese

Directions:

In the 1/2 cup hot water soak the sundried tomatoes until soft, discard water and chop the tomatoes. Chop all other ingredients and shred the cheese.
Cook elbow pasta , drain and set aside.While pasta is cooking heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a LARGE skillet and brown chicken until no longer pink and it has a golden colour, remove from pan add extra oil if needed and saute the celery, garlic and onion.
Once these are softened remove from pan . Melt butter in same pan , scraping up any brown bits, wisk in flour and cumin and cook until it bubbles and gets a bit foamy , slowly wisk in the milk, cook until it thickens add the cheeses EXCEPT the 1/2 cup listed at the bottom of the recipe. Stir until melted over a low heat add the sundried tomatoes and chilpotles cook for a couple minutes for the flavours to meld. Add the liquid from the canned chilpotles a couple teaspoons at a time to suit your taste. Add pasta, chicken, corn and cooked veggies. Mix well .Pour into a large casserole . I used a 2 quart oval casserole.
Top with the crushed nachos and cheese.
Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	642.25 Kcal (2689 kJ)
Calories from fat	279.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.03g	48%
Cholesterol	100.77mg	34%
Sodium	1096.15mg	46%
Potassium	568.3mg	12%
Total Carbs	53.9g	18%
Sugars	6.46g	26%
Dietary Fiber	3.74g	15%
Protein	38.39g	77%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	654.5mg	65%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	213.79 Kcal (895 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.33g	48%
Cholesterol	33.54mg	34%
Sodium	364.88mg	46%
Potassium	189.17mg	12%
Total Carbs	17.94g	18%
Sugars	2.15g	26%
Dietary Fiber	1.24g	15%
Protein	12.78g	77%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	3%
Iron	0.8mg	13%
Calcium	217.9mg	65%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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