Queso Chicken Pasta Bake

We all need a break from the sweets and holiday party meals! This recipe is one of my all time favorites and my kids love it. We do like a bit of zing to our food so keep that in mind when preparing this recipe 😊  It seriously comes together like a fabulous restaurant style pasta dish. It's that good! Enjoy ~ Eat4Self

8 ounces of penne pasta 

2 teaspoons oil

1 cups onion, diced

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 jalapeño pepper, minced

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon coriander

1 tablespoon flour

1 1/3 cup milk

1 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons cream cheese

6 ounces Colby jack cheese

1/2 cup drained Ro'Tel tomatoes

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

Spicy Cream Sauce

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons flour

2 cups half & half

1/4 cup red pepper flakes

1 cup feta or Parmesan cheese

Sauté chicken in olive oil with salt and pepper. Add in onions, garlic, and vegetables until cooked. In a separate pan, melt butter and toss in flour for about 2 minutes. Slowly add in half & half. Sprinkle in red pepper flakes and allow to simmer. Once the sauce begins to thicken turn off heat and add cheese. Combine sauce and pasta and serve with Italian or Garlic bread.