Chicken and Macaroni Bake

Name: Chicken and Macaroni Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni, or small shells; Salt, to taste; 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, divided; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 3 to 4 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded or cut into small pieces; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, optional; 1 1/2 to 2 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots, thawed; 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs

A rich casserole combines chicken, peas, and carrots with a smoked Gouda cheese sauce, providing a savory twist on classic macaroni and cheese.

⭐ 4.2 (25 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 30 minTotal: 50 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner Lunch

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F and butter a 2-quart casserole dish; concurrently, cook macaroni in boiling salted water according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter, then whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
Gradually stir in chicken broth and cream, then add cheese and cook, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley, cooking until thickened.
Stir in cooked chicken and thawed vegetables, cooking for 1 minute more.
Combine the finished sauce with the cooked macaroni and pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, toss with breadcrumbs, and sprinkle over the casserole.
Bake for 25 minutes, until bubbly and browned.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 416 kcal

Carbohydrate: 23 g

Cholesterol: 107 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 21 g

Saturated Fat: 15 g

Sodium: 566 mg

Sugar: 3 g

Fat: 27 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g