Ultimate Cheesy Mac With Chicken

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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.

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 350.

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Grease an 8x11.

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5 with cooking spray.

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Cook pasta until al-dente.

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Chop chicken and cube the mozzarella , put to the side.

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In a medium sauce pan , melt 3 tbutter.

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Once the butter is melted , add the flour and combine , add the milk , salt , pepper and garlic powder.

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Add the shredded cheese once the milk comes to a simmer.

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Turn heat off once cheese is melted.

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Combine pasta , chicken and mozzarella in a large bowl , pour cheese sauce over pasta mixture and mix well.

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Pour everything into the greased pan.

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For topping , melt the remaining 2 t butter , combine with bread crumbs , fresh garlic and parmesan cheese.

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Cover casserole evenly.

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Bake uncovered for 35 min or until golden and bubbly.

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Ingredients

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shell pasta, rotisserie-cooked chicken, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, milk, butter, flour, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder