Ultimate Cheesy Mac With Chicken |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is my friend Monica's recipe. It is true comfort food. It makes a ton so I usually freeze half. She also uses the cheddar blend when she makes it, says it has a better flavor. Ingredients:
1 lb shell pasta |
3 cups rotisserie-cooked chicken, cubed |
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, 1/4 inch cubes |
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded |
2 cups milk |
5 tablespoons butter, divided |
3 tablespoons flour |
1/4 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs |
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese |
1 teaspoon garlic, fresh minced |
salt |
pepper, and |
garlic powder, to taste |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350. Grease an 8x11.5 with cooking spray.
2. Cook pasta until al-dente.
3. Chop chicken and cube the mozzarella, put to the side.
4. In a medium sauce pan, melt 3 Tbutter. Once the butter is melted, add the flour and combine, add the milk, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add the shredded cheese once the milk comes to a simmer. Turn heat off once cheese is melted.
5. Combine pasta, chicken and mozzarella in a large bowl, pour cheese sauce over pasta mixture and mix well. Pour everything into the greased pan.
6. For topping, Melt the remaining 2 T butter, combine with bread crumbs, fresh garlic and Parmesan cheese. Cover casserole evenly.
7. Bake uncovered for 35 min or until golden and bubbly.
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