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Ingredients
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups 2% milk
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups shredded cheddar
- 1 pkg (16 oz) pulled chicken or pork
Details
Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 47mins
Adapted from familycircle.com
Preparation
Step 1
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cavatappi and return to a boil. Cook 6 minutes; drain.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour. While whisking, add milk in a thin stream. Whisk in paprika, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer; cook 2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and whisk in 2 cups of the cheddar. Fold cheese sauce into pasta.
4. Place half the macaroni and cheese in a baking dish. Microwave pulled chicken per package directions, about 6 minutes. Spoon over pasta in dish and top with remaining mac and cheese and 1 cup cheddar. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, until melted and bubbly.
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