ONE-DISH CHICKEN MACARONI CASSEROLE
"Be sure to use freshly grated nutmeg. Combined with the fresh thyme and mushrooms, it creates such an amazing aroma that your guests will be drooling before you pull the casserole out of the oven."
Provided by Nancy Fuller
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 3-quart baking dish. When the water is boiling, add the elbow macaroni and cook until very al dente, several minutes shy of the package cooking time. Drain, rinse and pat dry, then put in a large bowl.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the mushrooms have given up their liquid. Increase the heat to boil away any excess liquid, about 5 minutes. Add the scallions, thyme and garlic and cook until the scallions are wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the vegetables with the flour and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until just absorbed. Pour in the chicken broth and half-and-half. Bring to a simmer and season with salt, pepper and the nutmeg. Simmer until the sauce is thickened and has lost the raw flour taste, about 7 minutes. Stir in the chicken, peas and carrots, and parsley and simmer just to heat the chicken through. Off the heat, whisk in the cream cheese until smooth.
- Pour the chicken and sauce into the bowl with the macaroni and toss well. Spread in the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, toss together the breadcrumbs and parmesan. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the baking dish. Dot the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces. Bake until the casserole is very bubbly and the top is crispy and golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
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Refentse Joice
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck.
Hassan Chughtai
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would recommend using less cheese next time.
Sazan Karkee
[email protected]This casserole was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Sunshine Creger
[email protected]I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, the macaroni was cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Mia Moore
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was overcooked and the macaroni was mushy. The cheese sauce was also very bland.
Jumoke Victoria
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and it's always delicious.
lungile mathenjwa
[email protected]This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was still just okay.
Kaiyl Long
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it several times for my family and friends, and they all love it.
Thor Jepsen
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the casserole turned out great! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the macaroni was al dente. The cheese sauce was nice and creamy.
Abu Haju
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about it. I will definitely be making it again.
Hasnain Basharat
[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the macaroni was cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.