Craving a comforting and flavorful meal? Look no further than this delectable macaroni and cheese with chicken and mushrooms. This classic dish gets an upgrade with juicy, tender chicken and earthy, savory mushrooms. Three variations offer something for every taste: a creamy, cheesy version, a tangy tomato-based rendition, and a spicy kick with chipotle peppers. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions to ensure a perfect dish every time. Whether you're seeking a hearty weeknight dinner, a cozy weekend lunch, or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish, this macaroni and cheese with chicken and mushrooms is sure to satisfy.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS
Make and share this Macaroni and Cheese With Chicken and Mushrooms recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Cheese
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- To make the sauce: melt butter in a saucepan; stir in flour until thoroughly blended; cook, stirring 2 minutes.
- Gradually add in the chicken broth; stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil and thicken; add in the heavy cream.
- Cook, stirring, over medium heat until sauce is thickened and smooth, about 10 minutes.
- Beat in the yolks in a small bowl; gradually beat in some of the hot sauce.
- Return yolk mixture back to saucepan; stir to combine; season with salt and pepper.
- To make the filling: melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet.
- Add in chicken; sauté until tender, about 7 minutes; transfer mixture to another dish.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet; add in the mushrooms; sauté, stirring, until tender and lightly browned.
- Add in scallions and garlic; sauté 2 minutes; return the chicken to the skillet; add in parsley; season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Cook the macaroni in lots of boiling salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain.
- Combine the macaroni, sauce, chicken-mushroom mixture, and parmesan cheese.
- Spoon mixture into a buttered 9x13 inch baking dish; sprinkle top with the Gruyere.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 45 minutes, until top is browned and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.6, Fat 33.8, SaturatedFat 19.7, Cholesterol 157.5, Sodium 817.5, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 27.4
CREAMY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH KALE AND MUSHROOMS
Don't be alarmed by how much kale you start with for this recipe. It will cook down quite a bit and pairs deliciously with the creamy pasta and shiitake mushrooms.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until it is al dente, about 6 minutes. Strain, reserving 1 3/4 cups of the pasta water. Set aside.
- Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and the shiitake mushrooms and cook, stirring constantly, until the mushrooms are lightly browned in spots and softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and add the kale, garlic and 1/2 cup of water, scraping up any browned bits at the bottom of the pan with the back of a wooden spoon. Add 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and stir to combine. Cook until the kale is wilted but still crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove the vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
- Carefully wipe out the saucepan (or give it a quick rinse if it is really dirty). Add the half-and-half and cayenne and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 15 minutes. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Whisk in the Cheddar and Gruyere until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the macaroni and reserved pasta water to the saucepan and stir to combine. (The mixture will look very loose, but the pasta will suck up a lot of the sauce as it bakes.) Gently fold in the reserved vegetables. Season to taste with additional salt if needed. Pour into a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Toss the bread crumbs, remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and a large pinch of salt and pepper in a medium bowl and sprinkle evenly over the macaroni and cheese. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and the bread crumbs are lightly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes.
MUSHROOM MAC AND CHEESE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the topping: Mix the panko, Parmesan, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- For the pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta for 10 minutes (it should still be firm as it will continue to cook in the sauce). Drain and set aside, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta-cooking water.
- While the pasta cooks, heat a 3 1/2-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, mushrooms, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the shallots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown. Remove the cooked mushrooms to a plate and drizzle with the truffle oil.
- Preheat the broiler to high.
- Reduce the heat to medium under the Dutch oven. Add the butter and flour and mix with a wooden spoon to form a paste. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for another minute. Slowly whisk in the milk. Bring this mixture to a simmer, whisking occasionally to prevent sticking on the bottom. Simmer for 5 minutes. Whisk in the gruyere, fontina and Parmesan and stir until fully incorporated.
- Add the pasta, reserved pasta water, cooked mushroom mixture, 3/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper to the cheese sauce and fold everything together. Top with the breadcrumb mixture and drizzle with the olive oil and truffle oil. Broil until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the sauce is bubbling, about 8 minutes.
- Allow the mac and cheese to sit for 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot.
MACARONI CHEESE WITH MUSHROOMS
A lighter dish than the original, simple to make and very cheap, perfect for students.
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fill a large sauté pan with boiling water. Tip in the macaroni and cook according to the pack instructions. (It may take slightly longer than suggested). Meanwhile, trim, wash and slice the leeks, quarter the mushrooms and roughly chop the tomatoes.
- Drain the pasta and keep warm. Heat the oil in the pan. Add the leeks and mushrooms and fry for 4-6 mins until the leeks are tender. Toss in the tomatoes at the last minute. Season with salt if you want to and black pepper. Stir in the macaroni and let it warm through, then crumble the cheese over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 85 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
MUSHROOM MACARONI CASSEROLE
Make and share this Mushroom Macaroni Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by cajun chef in Louis
Categories Oven
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to directions on the bag.
- Combine cooked macaroni, soup and next 3 ingredients, stir.
- Add pimentos.
- Spoon into lightly greased 2 quart casserole.
- Combine cracker crumbs and melted butter and sprinkle evenly over macaroni mixture.
- Bake in 300 degree oven for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 827.8, Fat 49, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 82.2, Sodium 1396.9, Carbohydrate 73.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 8.4, Protein 24.8
MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH MUSHROOMS AND BACON
Provided by Stuart Faber
Categories Mushroom Pasta Side Bake Cheddar Bacon Winter Bon Appétit Los Angeles California
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, mustard, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, whisking constantly, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheese and parsley; stir until cheese melts. Mix in pasta.
- Sauté bacon in medium skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Mix half of bacon into pasta and transfer to prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining bacon.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs; sauté until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over pasta. Bake until pasta is heated through and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Tips:
- Use a good quality cheese. The cheese is the star of the dish, so it's important to use a cheese that has a lot of flavor. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère are both good choices.
- Cook the chicken and mushrooms thoroughly. This will help to prevent the dish from becoming watery.
- Don't overcook the macaroni. The macaroni should be cooked until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Make sure the sauce is thick enough. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the macaroni and chicken, but it shouldn't be too thick.
- Season the dish to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
Conclusion:
Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This recipe for macaroni and cheese with chicken and mushrooms is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken and mushrooms add a savory flavor to the dish, and the cheese sauce is rich and creamy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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