Best 9 Cheesy Chicken Macaroni Bake Recipes

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Craving a comforting, cheesy, and flavorful dish? Cheesy chicken macaroni bake is an ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, al dente macaroni, a creamy cheese sauce, and a crispy golden crust. This classic dish can be easily prepared at home with simple ingredients and is a perfect choice for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or potlucks. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or a modern twist with added vegetables, herbs, or different types of cheese, this diverse dish can be tailored to suit your taste preferences. Let's explore some mouthwatering cheesy chicken macaroni bake recipes that will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY AND CHEESY CHICKEN MACARONI CASSEROLE



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Elevate your macaroni and cheese with this Cheesy Chicken Macaroni Casserole featuring creamy chicken sauce, elbow pasta, and lots of cheese!

Provided by The Ashcroft Family Table

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1½ cups elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
Generous dash of pepper
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
12.5 ounces canned chunk chicken (drained)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain once done.
  • In a 2-quart saucepan, melt margarine and cook onion until soft.
  • Stir in soup, milk, and pepper until smooth.
  • Add drained macaroni, 1 cup cheese, and chicken and mix well.
  • Pour mixture into a 7x11 quart casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and top with 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 2-3 minutes more until the cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 413 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 680 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g

CHICKEN PASTA BAKE



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Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
¼ tsp chilli flakes
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
1 tsp caster sugar
6 tbsp mascarpone
4 skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
300g penne
70g mature cheddar , grated
50g grated mozzarella
½ small bunch of parsley , finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the onion gently for 10-12 mins. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 min. Tip in the tomatoes and sugar and season to taste. Simmer uncovered for 20 mins or until thickened, then stir through the mascarpone.
  • Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken and fry for 5-7 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Cook the penne following pack instructions. Drain and toss with the remaining oil. Tip the pasta into a medium sized ovenproof dish. Stir in the chicken and pour over the sauce. Top with the cheddar, mozzarella and parsley. Bake for 20 mins or until golden brown and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Concentrated flavors and a deep sauciness make this casserole a perfect choice for a warm and comforting dinner.

Provided by By Paula Jones

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (16 oz) bow-tie (farfalle) pasta
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups cubed or shredded cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2- to 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time. Drain and return to saucepan. Add soup, chicken and 1 cup of the cheese to pasta in pan; stir to combine. Spoon into casserole. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top.
  • Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.0, Carbohydrate 88.2 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 39.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 585.0 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CHEESY CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, penne pasta, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 chicken breasts, cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ cups chicken broth
2 ½ cups heavy cream
1 lb penne pasta, uncooked
2 cups parmesan cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 handful fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a pot, heat oil and add chicken.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Add garlic, then brown the chicken.
  • Add broth, heavy cream, and pasta, and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 15-20 min.
  • Turn off heat and stir in 1 ½ cups (165 grams) of parmesan cheese.
  • Pour half of the pasta into a greased 11×7 inch or 9×13 inch (28x18 cm or 33x23 cm) baking dish.
  • Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup (115 grams) of mozzarella cheese.
  • Layer the remaining half of the pasta evenly on top. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of mozzarella (115 grams) and ½ cup (55 grams) of parmesan.
  • Broil 10 - 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. Remove and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1227 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 77 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 58 grams, Sugar 9 grams

CHEESY CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA BAKE



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Chicken and penne pasta simmer together in a garlicky, creamy broth, and are quickly baked between cheesy layers of Parmesan and mozzarella. Top with fresh parsley as desired.

Provided by JonSnyde

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 47m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 ½ cups chicken broth
2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add broth and heavy cream; stir in pasta and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Grease an 11x17-inch baking pan.
  • Pour 1/2 the pasta mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/2 the Parmesan cheese and 1/2 the mozzarella cheese over the pasta. Layer remaining pasta on top; finish with remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 110.1 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 615.9 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CHICKEN-MACARONI CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Chicken-Macaroni Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup milk
3 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 1/2 cups cooked macaroni
salt
pepper
1/4 cup Ritz cracker crumbs

Steps:

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

CHEDDAR CHEESE CHICKEN PASTA BAKE



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A creamy, cheesy plateful of delicious comfort to delight your taste buds! Indulge yourself.

Provided by Heather T.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, or as desired
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon hot sauce
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Toss in chicken, onion powder, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
  • Whisk chicken broth and flour together in a bowl until well blended. Pour over the chicken in the skillet. Add half the Cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, cream, butter, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce; stir to combine. Continue stirring over medium heat until sauce starts to thicken, about 10 minutes. Stir cooked pasta into skillet.
  • Pour chicken-pasta mixture into a glass baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and melted, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 116.6 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 805.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CHICKEN MACARONI BAKE



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This recipe was originally printed in a Campbell's Soup cookbook--Easy Ways to Delicious Meals, 1970 edition. I began preparing this for my family and it became a favorite. Definitely a kid and budget pleaser. Over the years I made some adjustments.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup (I use Healthy Request)
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups cooked macaroni

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Brown the onion in butter.
  • Add the soup, chicken, milk and 3/4 cup cheese; heat until the cheese melts.
  • Pour the sauce over the cooked macaroni and pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.6, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 70.8, Sodium 787.3, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5, Protein 24

MACARONI AND CHEESY CHICKEN BAKED CASSEROLE



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Take your mac and cheese weeknight dinner to a whole new level with this veggie-kissed casserole. The crunchy cheese and bread crumb topping makes a perfect finish for the creamy filling.

Provided by By Brooke Lark

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 9 oz)
4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (16 oz)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 bag (16 oz) frozen broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and melted butter; stir until combined. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
  • Bake 33 to 36 minutes or until mixture is bubbly (at least 165°F in center) and bread crumbs are browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize About 1 1/4 cups, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses. A blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan will give you a rich and flavorful macaroni and cheese.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente. You don't want it to be too soft or it will become mushy when it's baked.
  • Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that will help to thicken the cheese sauce.
  • Use chicken broth instead of milk. This will give the macaroni and cheese a more savory flavor.
  • Add some vegetables. Chopped broccoli, cauliflower, or peas would be great additions to this dish.
  • Top the macaroni and cheese with bread crumbs or crushed crackers before baking. This will give it a crispy topping.
  • Bake the macaroni and cheese until it's bubbly and golden brown. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
  • Let the macaroni and cheese cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to scoop.

Conclusion:

Cheesy chicken macaroni bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a family dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple tips, you can make a macaroni and cheese that's sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give cheesy chicken macaroni bake a try!

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