Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake chicken in a lightly greased baking dish 25 to 30 minutes or until done; cool slightly, and shred.
2. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
3. Sauté mushrooms in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until tender. Combine chicken, pasta, mushrooms, and peas in a bowl.
4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour. Cook 2 minutes or until bubbly; add milk, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened.
5. Stir in 6 Tbsp cheese, salt, and pepper; toss with pasta mixture.
6. Spoon into a greased 13-x 9-inch baking dish; top with nuts and 2 Tbsp cheese. Bake 20 minutes or until bubbly.