Chicken Macaroni Casserole is quick and easy recipe to make. A yummy, cheesy casserole the kids will love that is perfect for those busy weekday dinners.
In this Chicken Macaroni Casserole I like the flavour of Cream of Celery soup, but you can also try it with Cream of Chicken or mushroom soup. For the cheddar cheese I use a sharp cheddar but any kind will work great. Sneak in some healthy veggies! Great additions would be peas, carrots or even green beans.
This is a great recipe for using leftover chicken or even rotisserie chicken you buy at the supermarket.
Ingredients:
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
DIRECTIONS:
In a large skillet over med-high heat, saute onions in butter until onions are tender.
Add in soup and 1 1/2 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 1/2 cup cheese and bake 5 minutes.
