Creamy Chicken, Spinach, and Mushroom Pasta

 This is a tasty casserole that is quick and easy to make.

Creamy Chicken, Spinach, and Mushroom Pasta

1/2 lb. pasta of choice

4 Tablespoons butter

1 onion, diced

1 tsp. minced garlic

3 Tablespoons flour

2 cups whole milk or half and half

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

pinch of cayenne pepper

8 cups fresh spinach (or a box of frozen, drained)

1 box sliced mushrooms

2 chicken breasts, diced and cooked (I use rotisserie chicken breast)

Cook the pasta to el dente (reserve some of the pasta water- about 1 1/2 cups)

In a large skillet, melt the butter and saute' the onion for about 5 minutes.  Add the mushrooms and cook until done. Add the garlic and cook for another minute or two.  Stir in the flour and cook another 2 minutes. Pour in the milk, whisking until thickened.  Add the spices and some salt and pepper.  Add the spinach and stir and cook until the spinach is wilted.  Add the chicken.  Fold in the pasta, adding as much pasta water as needed to make it smooth and creamy.  Taste to correct seasoning.  Add more salt if needed.