Chicken Alfredo Casserole

THE INGREDIENTS;

• 1 - 8 oz package Penne cooked, Al dente
• 6 - tablespoons butter 
• 1 - tablespoon onion, chopped
• 3 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked 
• 1 - tablespoon olive oil 
• 1 1/2 - cloves garlic, minced 
• 1 1/2 - cups low fat milk (or use all half & half)
• 2 - tablespoons flour 
• 1 1/2 - cups heavy cream
• 1 - cup + 2/3 cup Kraft Italian Five Cheese Blend w/cream cheese, separated
• salt & pepper to taste (white pepper if you have it)
• Italian Seasoning, garnish

directions
Cook pasta according to package (Al dente) then drain. While pasta is cooking, prepare the chicken. 

Using a 12-inch skillet or stove top grill heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Split the chicken breasts, so they're not too thick. This will help them cook more evenly. Add the chicken breasts and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 

Cook on both sides until cooked, browned and the juices run clear (about ten mins). Remove chicken to a plate, set aside to cool. 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. While chicken is cooling start on the sauce. In a separate large skillet melt the butter; add the onion and garlic and cook for 1 - 2 minutes. 

Add the flour and mix using a wire whisk. Mix until bubbly and starts to take on a bit of color. 

Add the heavy cream and milk; mix to combine. Bring mixture to a boil and then reduce hit to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes. 

Add 2/3 cup of cheese and blend using a wire whisk. Cook mixture an more five minutes until the sauce starts to thicken up. The sauce is thick enough when it coats the back of a spoon. 

Remove sauce from heat. Cut the chicken into bite size pieces and add to a large bowl. Add the cooked and drained pasta and the sauce last. Mix everything to mix. 

Spray a 8 x 8 inch square baking pan with non stick spray. Add the pasta mixture to the pan and sprinkle with an additional 1 cup of cheese.

Sprinkle with pepper and bake for half-hour or until bubbly and golden brown. Garnish with a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.