Cheesy Chicken Macaroni Casserole
A creamy and cheesy chicken macaroni casserole that is hearty and comforting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. If using, fold in the frozen peas.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter until well combined. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
Notes
- For a crunchier topping, increase baking time by a few minutes, watching carefully.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg