Scalloped Chicken And Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
1 (6 1/4 ounce) pasta roni shell macaroni and white cheddar cheese mix
2 cups frozen vegetables
2/3 cup milk
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450.
In 3qt. saucepan, combine 2 1/4 cups water and 2 T. margarine.
Bring to boil and stir in pasta and frozen vegetables.
Reduce heat to medium.
Boil, uncovered, stirring frequently, 12 to 14 minutes or until most of water is absorbed.
Add special seasoning pkt, milk and chicken.
Continue cooking 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 T. margarine in small saucepan, stir in bread crumbs.
Transfer pasta mixture to 8 or 9 inch square glass baking dish.
Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Bake 10 minutes or until bread crumbs are browned and edges are bubbly.