Hot Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup butter or 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. 1

   Cook macaroni according to box instructions.

2. 2

   Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large frypan, melt 2 tablespoons butter,.

4. 4

   Add chicken, bouillon and garlic,stir fry until chicken is browned.

5. 5

   Remove chicken.

6. 6

   Add remaining butter and next 6 ingredients.

7. 7

   Stir fry 1 minute.

8. 8

   Cover and cook just until broccoli is tender.

9. 9

   Stir in macaroni, chicken and peas.

10. 10

    Heat through.

11. 11

    Blend milk and flour,.

12. 12

    Stir into macaroni mixture.

13. 13

    Add cheese, cook stirring gently until cheese melts.

14. 14

    Refrigerate left-overs.