Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Bake Easy Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) short pasta, such as penne, rotini, or cavatappi
• Water for boiling
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) salt, for pasta water
• 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
• 4 cups (950ml) whole milk
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) salt
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) nutmeg (optional, but highly recommended!)
• 1 cup (115g) shredded Gruyere cheese
• 1 cup (115g) shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 cups (about 450g) shredded rotisserie chicken (skin removed)
• 1 cup (120g) frozen peas, thawed
• 1 cup (120g) frozen carrots, thawed
• 1/2 cup (50g) chopped celery
• 1/4 cup (5g) chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup (55g) panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted