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Chicken and Macaroni Bake
Calories562 Kcal
Protein31 g
Fat34 g
Carbs31 g

Chicken and Macaroni Bake

OtherNon-vegetarian3000 min

This is a flavorful macaroni, cheese, and chicken combination. If you're short on time, use a rotisserie chicken to make this tasty casserole.

ChickenEntreeFamily Dinner

Ingredients

  1. 8 ounces elbow macaroni or small shells
  2. salt
  3. 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
  4. 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  5. 1 cup chicken broth
  6. 1/2 cup heavy cream
  7. 3 to 4 ounces smoked gouda cheese, shredded or cut in small pieces
  8. pepper, to taste
  9. 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, optional
  10. 1 1/2 to 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  11. 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  12. 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

Directions

  1. Cook macaroni in boiling salted water as package directs. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter; add flour. Cook, stirring, until flour mixture is well blended and cooked, about 2 minutes. Gradually stir in chicken broth and cream. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Add pepper, to taste, along with parsley, if using. Cook, stirring, until thickened.
  3. Add the chicken and vegetables; cook for about 1 minute longer.
  4. Combine the sauce with cooked and drained macaroni; pour into a 2-quart casserole.
  5. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and toss with the bread crumbs; sprinkle over the casserole..
  6. Bake at 350 F for about 25 minutes, until bubbly and browned.
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