Best 10 Macaroni And Cheesy Chicken Baked Casserole Recipes

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Macaroni and cheesy chicken baked casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. This classic combination of macaroni, cheese, and chicken is baked to perfection in a creamy sauce, creating a meal that is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special dish to serve for guests, macaroni and cheesy chicken baked casserole is a delicious and versatile option. With a variety of ingredients and cooking methods to choose from, you are sure to find a recipe that suits your taste and budget.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHICKEN AND MACARONI CASSEROLE



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This chicken and macaroni casserole is made with condensed soup, frozen peas, and pimientos. Use a rotisserie chicken for even faster preparation.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked macaroni
2 cups diced cooked chicken, or about 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 10-ounce package frozen peas, thawed
1 10.75-ounce can​ condensed cream of chicken soup , undiluted
1 cup whole milk
1 4-ounce jar chopped pimientos , drained
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese , or a cheddar-Jack blend
1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 809 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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

TRIPLE CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I made this cheesy chicken casserole recipe by accident, but it turned into a very happy accident! I thought I was adding sour cream but wasn't paying any attention and ended up adding cream cheese. I will never make it with sour cream again it was so good!

Provided by Rebecca

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
½ cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
3 breast, bone removeds cooked boneless chicken breasts, chopped
1 ½ sleeves vegetable-flavored buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®)
½ cup margarine, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise together. Mix well and add chicken; make sure cream cheese is fully incorporated. Put into a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Crush crackers and sprinkle evenly over top of chicken. Dot margarine evenly over crushed up crackers.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned and casserole is bubbling, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 50.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 887.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

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

MACARONI CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Start the evening off right with this piping hot, hearty casserole from Quincie Ball of Shelton, Washington. Topped with crispy breadcrumbs, you'll love the satisfying crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
2/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 tablespoon chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1 teaspoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and green pepper in butter until tender. , In a small bowl, combine the chicken, cheese, sour cream, milk, olives, seasoned salt, pepper and vegetable mixture. Drain macaroni; add to chicken mixture., Transfer to a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 835mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

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.

BAKED CHICKEN MACARONI CASSEROLE



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Martha St. Clair of Salem, Illinois writes, "I got this recipe from a ladies' circle years ago, and have had many requests for it." The great-great-grandmother adds, "It's a real crowd pleaser, and I know, because my family is a crowd!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (2 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 cups herb-flavored stuffing mix
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Toss the stuffing mix with butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 1177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

BAKED MACARONI, CHEESE, AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This reminds me of the 70s. There's nothing tastier than homemade macaroni and cheese. Why bother with boxed when you can have this so quickly. Recipe courtesy of McCall's Cooking School.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups milk
1/4 cup pimiento, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
2 cups cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
1 cup chicken, slivered and cooked
1 large tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Put water in a large sauce pot, add salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
  • Add macaroni all at once and stir with a fork.
  • Return water to a boil and reduce heat to moderately low. Simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Do not overcook. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, put butter in a medium-sized saucepan and heat over moderate heat.
  • When butter is melted, remove from heat and stir in flour, salt, pepper, and mustard.
  • When mixture is smooth, gradually add milk, stirring until no lumps of flour remain.
  • Return saucepan to heat and cook over moderately high heat, stirring constantly, until milk mixture comes to a boil and thickens slightly.
  • Add chopped pimiento and chopped green pepper and reduce heat to low and simmer 1 minute longer.
  • Stir 1 1/2 cups of the grated cheddar cheese, the cooked and drained macaroni, and the slivered chicken into the milk mixture.
  • Pour into a shallow 2 quart round or oval or round baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the grated cheddar cheese over the top of the macaroni mixture.
  • The casserole can be prepared to this point 1 to 2 days before you plan to bake and serve it. You can cover and store in refrigerator until ready to bake.
  • Place casserole on center oven rack in oven and bake for 20 minutes (longer if casserole has been chilled), or until macaroni is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from oven and arrange tomato wedges on top of casserole and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 71.3, Sodium 1148.1, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 17.7

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

CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Quick, easy, cheesy, and crunchy chicken casserole! A great comfort food.

Provided by kpaigel

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Creamy

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 ½ cooked boneless chicken breasts, shredded, or more to taste
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
¾ cup chopped fresh broccoli
¾ cup chopped mushrooms
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water, chicken broth, and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • While rice is cooking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place shredded chicken in a large casserole dish. Add soup, water chestnuts, Cheddar cheese, broccoli, mushrooms, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then spread the top so it's even.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned and bubbly, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 90.5 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 877.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Freshly grated cheese, real butter, and high-quality pasta are worth the investment.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. It should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Use a combination of cheeses for a more complex flavor. Cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella are all good choices.
  • Add some vegetables to the casserole for a healthier and more colorful dish. Broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots are all good options.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. Try adding some spices, herbs, or even a splash of hot sauce to the casserole.

Conclusion:

Macaroni and cheesy chicken baked casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a holiday dinner, macaroni and cheesy chicken baked casserole is sure to please everyone at the table.

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