Sandra Lee semi-homemade

Ingredients

• 1     package (12.6-ounce) Old World Italian Macaroni & Cheese Dinner with Parmesan & Romano Cheese Sauce, Kraft® Homestyle Deluxe

•     4     ounces cream cheese, softened, Philadelphia®

•     1⁄2     cup milk

•     1⁄2     teaspoon garlic salt, McCormick®

•     1⁄4     teaspoon ground black pepper

•     2     cups frozen sliced carrots, Birds Eye®

•     11⁄2     cups diced rotisserie chicken

•     1⁄4     cup plain bread crumbs, Progresso®

•     1⁄4     cup grated Parmesan cheese, Kraft®

•     2     tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove bread crumb topping from Macaroni & Cheese Dinner; save for another use.

2. In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Stir in macaroni and cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain.

3. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine contents of cheese sauce pouch, cream cheese, milk, garlic salt, and pepper. Microwave on high for 11⁄2 to 2 minutes or until sauce is smooth, stirring every 20 seconds.

4. In a large mixing bowl, combine macaroni, carrots, and chicken. Fold in sauce and stir until well mixed. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish.

5. In a small bowl, stir together bread crumbs, Parmesan, and melted butter; sprinkle on casserole. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and bubbling.