Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Bake

Step 1 -In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta to al dente, according to the package directions. Drain the pasta.

Step 2 -Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 3 -In a bowl, mix the salt, the pepper, the thyme, and the poultry seasoning.

Step 4 -Rub the spice mixture over all sides of the chicken halves.

Step 5 -Add the chicken halves to the hot oil and cook on both sides until they reach an internal temperature of 165, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 6 -Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool.

Step 7 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 8 -Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.

Step 9 -In a separate large skillet, melt the butter.

Step 10 -Add the garlic to the melted butter and cook, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 11 -Whisk the flour into the butter mixture and stir until bubbly.

Step 12 -Add the half-and-half and the milk into the butter mixture and stir to combine.

Step 13 -Bring the sauce mixture to a boil.

Step 14 -Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce mixture for 5 minutes.

Step 15 -Whisk 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese into the sauce mixture and cook until it starts to thicken.

Step 16 -Transfer the sauce from the heat.

Step 17 -Cut the cooked chicken into bite-size pieces and add them to a large bowl.

Step 18 -Add the cooked pasta to the chicken and top with the sauce. Mix to combine.

Step 19 -Add the pasta-chicken mixture to the prepared pan and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.

Step 20 -Sprinkle the bake with the pepper.

Step 21 -Bake the Alfredo bake until bubbly and golden-brown, about 30 minutes.

Step 22 -Serve.