A doctored package of mac and cheese makes a complete meal with you add chopped rotisserie chicken, frozen vegetables, and a can of soup. It’s a quick and easy pasta casserole everyone will enjoy. A can of condensed cheese soup makes it extra cheesy and the buttery breadcrumb topping gives it amazing texture. It’s an excellent weeknight meal!
Variations
- Vegetables: Use canned or leftover vegetables instead of frozen. Or make it with fresh steamed veggies.
- Meat: Replace the chicken with cooked turkey or browned ground meat.
- Vegetarian: Skip the chicken and use extra vegetables or add some drained canned beans.
Easy Mac and Cheese With Chicken
Upgrade your mac and cheese with this chicken casserole recipe. It’s packed with flavor and veggies and topped with a buttery breadcrumb crust. It’s a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 5 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Bake
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 7.25-ounce package macaroni and cheese, prepared
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken (or leftover chicken)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables or peas and carrots, thawed
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 10 3/4-ounce can cheddar cheese soup, or Fiesta Nacho Cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese blend, cheddar cheese, or Monterey Jack
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 F and lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- Prepare the macaroni and cheese following the package directions; set aside.
- In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-low heat; add green onions and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
- Add the prepared macaroni and cheese, diced chicken, thawed frozen vegetables, black pepper, cheddar cheese soup, and shredded cheese to the green onions. Stir and heat through.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and toss with the fresh breadcrumbs; sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake the chicken casserole for 25 to 30 minutes or until the topping is browned and the filling is bubbly.
