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-Cheesy Chicken Pasta+====Cheesy Chicken Pasta==== 
 +//Mother-in-Law's cheesy chicken and pasta bake// 
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 +===Ingredients===
 +  * 8 oz penne noodles
 +  * 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
 +  * 1/2 cup diced red peppers
 +  * 1 Tbsp minced garlic
 +  * 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
 +  * 1.5 cups milk
 +  * 3 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese, divided
 +  * 1 (13 ounce) can chunk chicken (or 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken)
 +  * 1 Tbsp ranch seasoning powder
 +  * pepper to taste
  
- • 8 ounces penne noodles +===Instructions=== 
- • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter +  - Prepare the noodles according to the package directions. Drain when finished cooking. 
- • 1/2 cup diced red peppers +  - Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the peppers and sauté for 1-2 minutes. 
- • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic +  - Add the garlic and flour and stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes. 
- • 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour +  - Slowly whisk in the milk and cook on medium until thick. Add 2 cups of cheese and stir until melted and creamy. 
- • 1 1/2 cups milk +  - Stir in the cooked pasta, chicken, ranch powder, and 3/4 cup cheese. Season to taste with pepper. 
- • 3 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese, divided +  - Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cheese on top and cover until the cheese melts. Serves 6.
- • 1 (13 ounce) can chunk chicken (or 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken) +
- • 1 Tablespoon ranch seasoning powder +
- • pepper to taste +
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- • Prepare the noodles according to the package directions. Drain when finished cooking. +
- • Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the peppers and sauté for 1-2 minutes. +
- • Add the garlic and flour and stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes. +
- • Slowly whisk in the milk and cook on medium until thick. Add 2 cups of cheese and stir until melted and creamy. +
- • Stir in the cooked pasta, chicken, ranch powder, and 3/4 cup cheese. Season to taste with pepper. +
- • Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cheese on top and cover until the cheese melts. Serves 6.+
  
 +===Special Notes===
 +Easy way to use up extra chicken and vegetables. Just throw in at the end with pasta.