Loaded Mac & Cheese

Submitted by monicasheree

"Cheesy goodness loaded with extra yummy ingredients"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 1 casserole
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb chicken breast, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup bacon bits (or pieces)
• 1 cup frozen chopped broccoli
• 5 mini sweet peppers, diced
• 1⁄4 cup onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 pinch cumin
• 1 pinch chicken bouillon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 (16 ounce) jar cheddar cheese sauce, Ragu brand
• 1 (16 ounce) box pasta shells
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Boil noodles 2 minutes short of being done.
3. Saute chicken, bacon, onions, peppers and broccoli in a pan to soften veggies.
4. Drain noodles and pour cheese sauce inches.
5. Heat cream cheese and milk to soften cheese and combine well using blender if needed.
6. Add cream cheese mixture to noodles.
7. Add seasonings to noodles and stir well to combine.
8. Add chicken mixture to noodles and cheese and mix well.
9. Pour in sprayed 9X13 casserole dish and top with shredded cheese.
10. Bake 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.