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!
Ingredients
- 1 7.25-oz pkg macaroni and cheese, prepared
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced, rotisserie or leftover chicken
- 1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables, frozen, or peas and carrots, thawed
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 10 3/4-oz can can cheddar cheese soup
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded , or cheddar cheese, or Monterey Jack
- 1 cup bread crumbs, fresh
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 F and lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.350°F
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 27gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 985mgPotassium: 336mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3232IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 326mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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