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Easy and Cheesy Chicken Macaroni Casserole

The Ashcroft Family Table
Elevate your macaroni and cheese with this Cheesy Chicken Macaroni Casserole featuring creamy chicken sauce, elbow pasta, and lots of cheese!
3.95 from 36 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 413 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1½ cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onions, or ½-1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 12.5 ounces canned chunk chicken, drained
  • ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs, optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain once done.
  • In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter 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 first, and then breadcrumbs, if desired.
  • Bake for 3-5 more minutes until the cheese melts and the breadcrumbs are browned.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 639IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 1mg
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