Chicken-Macaroni Casserole

Name: Chicken-Macaroni Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; 1 2; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup milk; 3 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken; 2 1/2 cups cooked macaroni; 1 salt; 1 pepper; 1/4 cup ritz cracker crumbs

Prep: 30 minsCook: 30 mins

Prep

30 mins

Cook

30 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

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This chicken macaroni casserole is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in just an hour from start to table. It's economical too since you can use rotisserie chicken from the grocery store to save time and money. The cheddar cheese gives it that rich, comforting flavor everyone loves, and it's actually a good source of calcium for strong bones. This is the kind of simple, satisfying dish that fills hungry bellies and doesn't require any fancy cooking skills.

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Ingredients

Servings:

237 mlchopped onion
3 tablespoonsbutter or 3 tablespoons margarine(melted)
12(10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup)
473 mlshredded cheddar cheese(divided)
237 mlmilk
710 mlchopped cooked chicken
473 mlcooked macaroni
1salt
1pepper
237 mlritz cracker crumbs

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Instructions

1
In a large skillet over med-high heat, saute onions in butter until onions are tender.
2
Add in soup and 1 ½ cups cheese; gradually stir in milk.
3
Cook over medium heat until cheese melts; stir in chicken and macaroni; taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
4
Transfer mixture to a greased 2 ½ quart casserole; sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
5
Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 30 minutes or until heated through.
6
Top with remaining ½ cup cheese and bake 5 minutes.

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