Chicken Macaroni Casserole Recipe

Name: Chicken Macaroni Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 2 c. light cream; 1 1/2 to 2 c. chicken broth, divided; 3/4 lb. American cheese, cubed; 2 (7 oz.) boxes elbow macaroni, cooked and drained; 3 c. cubed chicken, cooked; 1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimientos, drained; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; snipped fresh parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. light cream
1 1/2 to 2 c. chicken broth, divided
3/4 lb. American cheese, cubed
2 (7 oz.) boxes elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
3 c. cubed chicken, cooked
1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimientos, drained
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
snipped fresh parsley (optional)

1
In a large saucepan, melt butter.
2
Stir in flour until combined.
3
Add cream and 1 1/2 cups of the broth all at once; stir until smooth.
4
Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
5
Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
6
Remove from the heat; add the cheese and stir until melted.
7
Stir in macaroni, chicken, pimientos, salt and pepper.
8
Add additional broth if needed.
9
Pour into a 3-quart baking dish.
10
Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 40 minutes or until heated through.
11
Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.
12
6 to 8 servings.

1220

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, 2 c. light cream, 1 1/2 to 2 c. chicken broth, divided, and more.

Yes, Chicken Macaroni Casserole 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.

Chicken Macaroni Casserole

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