Easy, simple and delicious recipe.
Preheat the oven on 375F
Heat a skillet or a frying pan and add butter. When butter melts add a thickener like flour. I had Guar Gum so I used that.
As you add a thickener, mix it with a wooden spoon until the texture is smooth. At the same time start adding liquid - half and half/heavy whipped cream and milk.
Keep mixing into circular motion until smooth.
Add cheese and mix until the sauce is formed. If you need more milk or cream just add to make it more liquidy.
In a separate large bowl combine pasta, chicken, peas. Mix well.
Pour cheese sauce and ragu double cheese over the pasta mixture. You do not have to add ragu cheese but it tastes really good if you can find it in your store.
Now, add everything to the baking dish. Pack it very well, then add a handful of shredded cheese on top.
Bake for about 20 minutes in preheated oven, then add fried onions and bake for an additional 10 minutes. It is optional so you do not have to add fried onions.
**Cook some bacon and chop it and sprinkle on the top. A great addition to this casserole.
**Sprinkle some chopped Italian Parsley.
*You can use any types of pasta for this dish as long as it's precooked.
*Chicken can be grilled, sauteed or baked before combining it with pasta.
*You may use any vegetables that you desire. Peas are a great addition to this dish.
*You DO NOT have to add any vegetables. If you don't like it, then you do not have to add any additional vegetables. You can serve it on the side.
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