Friday Recipe

Chicken and Pasta -serves 2

1 large chicken breast (8 ounces)
1/4 of a box of penne pasta ( or pasta of choice)
2 T butter
2T flour
1-1/4 cups milk
Garlic pepper to taste
1cup shredded cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line sheet pan with Parchment.   Spray with cooking spray.
Pat chicken dry with a paper towel.  Rub with a little olive oil and sprinkle with a spice mixture.
Brown chicken on both sides in a skillet on the stove for one minute each.
Transfer chicken to baking sheet and cook until done.  Time will depend on its thickness.  5-15 minutes or until juices run clear and it tests done with your meat thermometer.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta and drain.   Pasta cooks in 2 minutes in the insta pot.  1 package needs a quart of water.   Or, boil it on the stove.

In separate pan, heat butter in the pan and whisk in the flour . Cook a minute.   Add milk a little at a time until you have a thickened sauce.   Add cheese.   Stir until melted.  Stir sauce into the noodles.   Garnish with dried parsley.   Add garlic pepper if desired.


Spice mixture:

Equal parts
Paprika
Garlic pepper
Onion powder
Pepper
Thyme
Oregano