Chicken-Macaroni Casserole
Prep
30 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
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
- 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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