Chicken Suiza Pasta Bake

Creamy, easy comfort food that will warm your soul, and this Chicken Suiza Pasta Bake recipe makes enough to serve the crowd.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 8 people

Calories 853 kcal

Ingredients

2 lbs skinless bone-in chicken thighs
kosher salt
fresh cracked pepper
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
4 cups 4-cheese Mexican blend shredded cheeses divided
1 cup reduced fat sour cream
2 (4 oz) cans chopped green chilies
1 lb ziti shaped pasta uncooked
¼ cup panko bread crumbs
1 Tbsp freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
½ tsp extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

Season the chicken with salt and pepper and grill or bake until cooked through but juicy, with the juices no longer pink. This can be done on the grill for ~20 minutes or in the oven at 400°F for ~20-25 minutes. Either way, the chicken is done when the internal thigh temperature reaches 165°F. Set aside until chicken is cool enough to handle, then remove the meat and chop.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Meanwhile, make the green chili cheese sauce: whisk the butter and flour together in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat until smooth and bubbly. Once bubbly, cook ~1-2 minutes to form a roux. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook, stirring constantly, until milk is very warm and just starting to give off a bit of steam. Remove from the heat and whisk in 2 cups shredded cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir in the green chilies. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if necessary.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions to al dente. Drain and add to the green chili cheese sauce. Pour all into a large casserole dish. Top with the remaining 2 cups shredded cheese.
In a small bowl, stir together the panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Sprinkle over top the casserole. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until warmed, golden, and bubbly. Garnish with a little fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calorie count is purely an estimate calculated using an online application to serve as a guide and not to be taken as accurate nutritional information. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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