Hot Macaroni Salad

Comfort food (originaly from the Macaroni company, can't remember which one.)

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups  uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine, divided
• 1  lb boneless skinless chicken, cut into strips
• 2  tablespoons chicken flavor instant bouillon
• 2  cloves garlic, smashed
• 2  cups  small fresh broccoli florets
• 1  medium onion, cut into chunks
• 1  medium  red pepper, cut into small strips
• 1  cup  sliced carrot
• 1⁄4 teaspoon tarragon leaf
• 1⁄4 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  frozen peas, thawed
• 1  cup milk
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Cook macaroni according to box instructions.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large frypan, melt 2 tablespoons butter,.
4. Add chicken, bouillon and garlic,stir fry until chicken is browned.
5. Remove chicken.
6. Add remaining butter and next 6 ingredients.
7. Stir fry 1 minute.
8. Cover and cook just until broccoli is tender.
9. Stir in macaroni, chicken and peas.
10. Heat through.
11. Blend milk and flour,.
12. Stir into macaroni mixture.
13. Add cheese, cook stirring gently until cheese melts.
14. Refrigerate left-overs.