Recipes

Macaroni and Cheesy Chicken Baked Casserole

Casseroles · 12 ingredients

5.01 rating
Macaroni and Cheesy Chicken Baked Casserole

Nutrition

Per 100 g of prepared food

Protein
11.9 g
Fat
10.6 g
Carbohydrates
17.1 g
Calories
213.4 kcal
Total dish weight
2677 g
Approximate servings
11

Estimated at 250 g per serving.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 9 oz)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups milk
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 bag frozen broccoli florets
  • 1 ½ cups panko crispy bread crumbs (topping)
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted (topping)

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  2. In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Beat in flour, onion salt, garlic salt and pepper with whisk until thickened. Cook 1 minute longer. Beat in milk. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring frequently; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in 3 cups of the cheese until melted. Stir in macaroni, chicken and frozen broccoli. Pour into baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese on top.
  3. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and melted butter; stir until combined. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
  4. Bake 33 to 36 minutes or until mixture is bubbly (at least 165°F in center) and bread crumbs are browned.

Tip

Undercook the pasta by 2–3 minutes so it finishes in the oven without becoming mushy.