One-Dish Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 leaf almonds fresh shredded toasted sliced chopped
• 5 tablespoons butter divided
• 3 cups chicken broth 
• 3 cups roasted chicken cooked chopped
• 12 oz farfalle pasta (bow-tie)
• 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
• 8 oz mushrooms fresh quartered
• 2 cups milk 
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 4 oz parmesan shredded
• 1 teaspoon pepper 
• 1 medium size bell pepper red chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• whisk
• dutch oven

Directions

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add onion and bell pepper; saut 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Add mushrooms; saut 4 minutes.
4. Remove from Dutch oven.
5. Melt remaining 3 Tbsp. butter in Dutch oven over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
6. Stir chicken, sauted vegetables, and hot cooked pasta into sauce.
7. Add cheese, pepper, and salt.
8. Serve with desired toppings.