Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Chicken Recipe

Name: Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 11 ounces corn kernels drained; 4 ounces mushrooms sliced; 1 red pepper seeded and chopped; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup flour; 2 1/2 cups milk; 1 cup cheddar cheese grated; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 9 ounces fusilli pasta cooked, drained and kept hot; 1 rotisserie chicken small, skin removed, flesh shredded; 1/2 cup frozen peas optional; 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; vegetables; salad

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
11 ounces corn kernels drained
4 ounces mushrooms sliced
1 red pepper seeded and chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese grated
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
9 ounces fusilli pasta cooked, drained and kept hot
1 rotisserie chicken small, skin removed, flesh shredded
1/2 cup frozen peas optional
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
vegetables
salad

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Saute corn, mushrooms and red pepper tor 2-3 mins. Transfer to a bowl.
3
Melt butter in same saucepan on medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 min, stirring. Remove from heat and whisk in milk until smooth. Return to heat and cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 mins. Stir in 1/2 of both cheeses until melted and combined.
4
Remove from heat and add pasta, chicken and vegetables. Season to taste. Pour into an 8-cup baking dish. Sprinkle with combined remaining cheeses, breadcrumbs and parsley.
5
Bake for 25-30 mins until golden. Serve with salad or steamed vegetables, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 11 ounces corn kernels drained, 4 ounces mushrooms sliced, 1 red pepper seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Chicken falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Chicken

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