"Yield: approximately 10 servings..."
INGREDIENTS
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 cup frozen vegetable seasoning blend (celery, onion, and bell pepper)
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1 cup thinly sliced carrot
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1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups whole milk
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2 cups chicken broth
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1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
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4 cups shredded cooked chicken
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3⁄4 cup frozen peas
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1 (16-ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked
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1 (8-ounce) package American cheese slices
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1 cup crushed buttery round crackers