Chicken Macaroni Casserole

Name: Chicken Macaroni Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6-8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 1-1/2 to 2 cups chicken broth, divided; 3/4 pound Velveeta, cubed; 2 packages (7 ounces each) uncooked elbow macaroni, cooked and drained; 3 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Snipped fresh parsley, optional

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min.

Yield 6-8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

My favorite main dish recipe from Mom, this casserole is considered "birthday food" because we often requested it for our birthdays. Hearty and flavorful, it's a real family-pleaser anytime!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
1-1/2 to 2 cups chicken broth, divided
3/4 pound Velveeta, cubed
2 packages (7 ounces each) uncooked elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Snipped fresh parsley, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add cream and 1-1/2 cups of the broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; add cheese; stir until melted. Add the macaroni, chicken, pimientos, salt and pepper. Add additional broth if needed.
Pour into a 3-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 452 calories, 24g fat (14g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 1081mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.

My favorite main dish recipe from Mom, this casserole is considered "birthday food" because we often requested it for our birthdays. Hearty and flavorful, it's a real family-pleaser anytime!

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