Chicken With Macaroni

Chicken with Macaroni is a hearty and warming dish that provides you with an array of vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients. The ingredients that compose Chicken with Macaroni are quick to prepare, which makes it a perfect option for individuals who are in a rush to get dinner on the table. This dish is relatively inexpensive and should prove to be cost-effective if purchased in bulk. Chicken with Macaroni can also be frozen indefinitely, which allows one to keep some at home for private use and save the rest as a meal option for later.

Easy Chicken and Macaroni Casserole

Prep:20 mins

Cook:25 mins

Total:45 mins

Servings:6 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
368	Calories
15g	Fat
36g	Carbs
20g	Protein

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)SAVE RECIPE

This take on a classic casserole that many of us enjoyed while growing up is a useful and delicious recipe that will make a fan out of you once you’ve prepared it. A one-dish meal, this comfort food extravaganza has everything you want in a pasta bake—it’s as creamy and rich as it is filling and easy to make. Chicken and pasta might seem like an obvious choice and a meal you’ve seen already, but this dish is nothing like other recipes. Our secret—not-so secret—weapon is the addition of pimientos, which add depth of flavor, a pop of color, and a sweet taste to the creamy sauce that makes this casserole simply irresistible.

Peas, cream of chicken soup, and milk complete the sauce. Serve with a simple green salad with a tangy vinaigrette and some fresh bread for a wholesome and filling dinner that also makes great leftovers for office and school lunches. This is the ideal meal to repurpose already-cooked chicken, like rotisserie chicken breasts, leftover grilled chicken, or cooked packaged chicken breasts.

A buttery crumb crust finishes this casserole perfectly and some optional shredded cheese adds richness and texture to the bake. Although the peas are a great choice, other vegetables of your liking can be used, such as mushrooms, green beans, bell peppers, broccoli florets, or corn. Any other short pasta shape works well, such as penne, farfalle, fusilli or orecchiette.

Ingredients

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

Steps to Make It

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1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Heat the oven to 400 F. Grease a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.
3. Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water for about 2 to 3 fewer minutes than indicated on the package directions. Drain thoroughly.
4. Combine the cooked macaroni, chicken, peas, cream of chicken soup, milk, pimientos, salt, and pepper in the prepared casserole dish and gently mix well. 
5. If using, sprinkle with shredded cheese.
6. In a small bowl, toss the breadcrumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over casserole.
7. Bake the casserole uncovered for 25 minutes, or until the breadcrumb topping is lightly browned and the filling is hot and bubbling. Serve immediately.
8. Enjoy.

What can I use instead of condensed cream of chicken?

If you would rather not use the condensed soup, or you just realized you forgot to buy it, replace it and the 1 cup of milk with 2 cups of white sauce made with half milk or cream and half chicken stock.

How to Make Soft Breadcrumbs

This recipe calls for soft breadcrumbs instead of dried. Packaged dried breadcrumbs are too fine to use as a topping for this casserole. To make your own soft breadcrumbs, use fresh bread or bread that is about a day old and process it in the food processor until small but not very fine crumbs form. 

Creamy Chicken Macaroni

• SERVES4
• PREP TIME15 minutes
• COOK TIME25 minutes

Nutrition facts

Per serving: Calories 700, Protein 46 g, Fat 30 g, Carbohydrates 63 g, Fibre 3 g, Iron 1 mg, Calcium 483 mg, Sodium 1,036 mgAdd to my favoriteAdd to my menu

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Ingredients

• 2 skinless chicken breasts chopped
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) BBQ chicken seasoning
• 625 ml (2½ cups) macaroni
• 500 ml (2 cups) dairy blend for cooking (5%)
• 625 ml (2½ cups) Italian shredded cheese blend

Also needed

• 1 onion, chopped

Optional

• 30 ml (2 tbsp) parsley, chopped

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Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 205°C (400°F).
2. Place the chicken breasts on a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with BBQ chicken seasoning and rub it in so that the chicken is fully coated with seasoning.
3. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink in the centre. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting it up.
4. During this time, cook the pasta al dente in a large pot of boiling, salted water. Drain.
5. In the same pot, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Cook the onion for 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Add the dairy blend and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add 375 ml (1½ cups) of cheese and stir until melted.
7. Add the macaroni and chicken. Stir. Divide the preparation into four ramekins. Use the remaining cheese to garnish each portion.
8. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese is melted
9. Bake for 2 to 3 minutes under the broiler, until the cheese is golden-brown.
10. Garnish with parsley before serving, if desired.

EASY CHICKEN MACARONI RECIPE(KIDS RECIPE)

This Chicken Macaroni recipe is an easy and delicious one-pot meal. There are so many variations in making this macaroni. This is a perfect kids lunch recipe and also a tasty snack recipe.

Today I am showing the way I make at my home for my kids. They love it so much. To make this creamy and delicious macaroni you will need just a handful of ingredients.

CHICKEN MACARONI RECIPE WITH STEP WISE INSTRUCTIONS:

INGREDIENTS:

• Macaroni – 2 Cups
• Cooked chicken breast stripes – 1 Cup (150 grams)
• Chopped garlic – 1 Tbsp
• Chopped onion – ½ (medium)
• Tomato puree – 2 teaspoon (store brought)
• Italian mixed herbs – 1 Tsp
• Chilli flakes – 1 Tsp
• Mozzarella cheese – 1 Cup
• Water – 3 Tbsp
• Olive oil – 2 Tbsp
• Fresh or dried parsley – 1Tbsp
• Salt to taste

PREPARATION:

Heat a sauce pan with enough water. Add salt and bring it to boil.Then add macaroni and cook unitl it is done. Drain the water and keep aside.

Heat a pan with olive oil,add chopped garlic,onion and saute until onion changes its colour.

Add cooked chicken breast pieces and sauté for 5 minutes on medium flame. Next add tomato puree and mix well.

Next Italian mixed herbs, chilli flakes and salt as per your taste, sauté well for 2-3 minutes. Add 2-3 tablespoon of water and mix well.

Add 2 handful of cheese and mix well. Now add the boiled macaroni and mix everything until it is combined with chicken.

Cover and cook on low flame for 5 minutes. Now open the lid and mix once again. Now again add some more cheese and cook by closing the lid for 2 minutes.

Finally add fresh or dries parsley and enjoy. Here I have used dried parsley.

NOTES:

Adjust the herbs and chilli flakes according to your taste.

You can use any type macaroni or pasta to make this.

Instead of frozen chicken breast, you can use fresh chicken also.

Easy Chicken Macaroni Recipe

This Chicken Macaroni recipe is an easy and delicious one-pot meal. There are so many variations in making this macaroni. This is a perfect kids lunch recipe and also a tasty snack recipe.

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Prep Time:5 minutes

Cook Time:20 minutes

Total Time:25 minutes

Course: Kids Recipes, Main Course

Cuisine: International

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

• Macaroni – 2 Cups
• Cooked chicken breast stripes – 1 Cup (150 grams)
• Chopped garlic – 1 Tbsp
• Chopped onion – ½ medium
• Tomato puree – 2 Tsp store brought
• Italian mixed herbs – 1 Tsp
• Chilli flakes – 1 Tsp
• Mozzarella cheese – 1 Cup
• Water – 3 Tbsp
• Olive oil – 2 Tbsp
• Fresh or dried parsley – 1Tbsp
• Salt to taste

Instructions

• Heat a saucepan with enough water. Add salt and bring it to boil. Then add macaroni and cook until it is done. Drain the water and keep aside.
• Heat a pan with olive oil, add chopped garlic, onion and saute until onion changes its colour.
• Add cooked chicken breast pieces and sauté for 5 minutes on medium flame. Next, add tomato puree and mix well.
• Next Italian mixed herbs, chilli flakes and salt as per your taste, sauté well for 2-3 minutes. Add 2-3 tablespoon of water and mix well.
• Add 2 handful of cheese and mix well. Now add the boiled macaroni and mix everything until it is combined with chicken.
• Cover and cook on low flame for 5 minutes. Now open the lid and mix once again. Now again add some more cheese and cook by closing the lid for 2 minutes.
• Finally, add fresh or dries parsley and enjoy. Here I have used dried parsley.

Notes

• Adjust the herbs and chilli flakes according to your taste.
• You can use any type of macaroni or pasta to make this.
• Instead of frozen chicken breast, you can use fresh chicken also.