Description
Creamy, cheesy, and utterly satisfying, this Macaroni & Cheese Chicken Casserole is a family favorite that brings comfort to any dinner table. With tender chunks of chicken enveloped in a rich cheddar cheese sauce, this dish is both hearty and delicious. It’s an easy-to-make meal perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends and family. Feel free to customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or experimenting with different cheeses for a delightful twist. You’ll love how quickly this casserole comes together and how even the pickiest eaters can’t resist its cheesy goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz elbow pasta
- 10.75 oz cheddar cheese soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2½ cups shredded cheese (divided)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Cook the elbow pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl, mix cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in shredded chicken and 2 cups of shredded cheese.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce mixture until well coated. Pour into the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes; remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 3-5 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg