Baked Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:-

1. 4 tbsp unsalted butter
2. 2 tbsp minced garlic
3. 1 Serrano pepper, thinly sliced
4. 1 shallot, thinly sliced
5. 1 cup celery, diced
6. 1/2 cup chopped red onions
7. 1 1/2 cups diced mushrooms
8. 1 cup diced carrots
9. 1 tsp dried thyme
10. 1 tsp dried oregano
11. 1 lb seashell pasta
12. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13. 1/4 cup grated Gorgonzola cheese
14. 1/2 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
15. 2 tbsp Cream cheese
16. 1 cup milk
17. 1 cup heavy cream
18. 1 tbsp cold butter, optional
19. Salt, pepper to taste

Chicken Marinade

1. 3 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
2. 2 tsp Chilli powder
3. 1 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
4. 1 1/2 tsp cumin powder
5. Salt, pepper to taste

Slice the chicken breasts into 1 inch cubes & marinate them in salt, pepper, chilli powder, turmeric powder & cumin powder. Set aside.

In a large skillet melt the unsalted butter on medium heat and saute the garlic, shallots, celery & Serrano peppers. Add the chopped red onions & stir well for 2-3 minutes until the onions become translucent. Now, add the marinated chicken pieces & toss well until the chicken is cooked through (for about 6-7 minutes). Once the chicken is cooked add the mushrooms, carrots, dried thyme & dried oregano and mix well. Take the skillet off the heat to cool down. 

In a large pot of boiling salted water add the seashell pasta & cook for 7-8 minutes. Once cooked, drain the pasta. In a large mixing bowl mix the Parmesan cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, Mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, milk & cream. Mix in the sauteed chicken & vegetables and the cooked pasta. 

Toss the mixture into a baking dish (8"x11") & bake in a pre-heated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes. In order to make a crispy crust you may crumble cold butter on top before baking in the oven (optional).