ONE-DISH CHICKEN MACARONI CASSEROLE
"Be sure to use freshly grated nutmeg. Combined with the fresh thyme and mushrooms, it creates such an amazing aroma that your guests will be drooling before you pull the casserole out of the oven."
Provided by Nancy Fuller
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 3-quart baking dish. When the water is boiling, add the elbow macaroni and cook until very al dente, several minutes shy of the package cooking time. Drain, rinse and pat dry, then put in a large bowl.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the mushrooms have given up their liquid. Increase the heat to boil away any excess liquid, about 5 minutes. Add the scallions, thyme and garlic and cook until the scallions are wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the vegetables with the flour and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until just absorbed. Pour in the chicken broth and half-and-half. Bring to a simmer and season with salt, pepper and the nutmeg. Simmer until the sauce is thickened and has lost the raw flour taste, about 7 minutes. Stir in the chicken, peas and carrots, and parsley and simmer just to heat the chicken through. Off the heat, whisk in the cream cheese until smooth.
- Pour the chicken and sauce into the bowl with the macaroni and toss well. Spread in the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, toss together the breadcrumbs and parmesan. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the baking dish. Dot the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces. Bake until the casserole is very bubbly and the top is crispy and golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
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Prakash Acharya
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The broccoli and carrots are hidden in the sauce, so they don't even realize they're eating them.
Fatema Islam
[email protected]I'm always looking for new recipes for chicken macaroni casserole. This one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with my family.
Salih Bagan
[email protected]This casserole is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter night. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I always feel warm and cozy af
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[email protected]I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time. I usually make it the night before and then bake it the next day. This makes it a great option for busy weeknights.
Krishna Lala
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make it with rotisserie chicken, but you could also use grilled or baked chicken. The casserole is easy to make and always a hit with my family.
Lattavia Barrett
[email protected]I made this casserole for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best chicken macaroni casserole they had ever had. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese w
Windie Baker
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken macaroni casserole, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I loved the additi
Rosa Ayon
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for chicken macaroni casserole. It's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I love that this
ma Lo
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was moist and tender, and the macaroni was cooked just right. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I highly recommend th
Shakil Roni
[email protected]This chicken macaroni casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and tasted delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I wi