Chicken-Macaroni Casserole
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 90 min
Serves: 8
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This Chicken-Macaroni Casserole is a delightful blend of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and sharp cheddar cheese, making it an ideal centerpiece for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. The rich tomato puree adds a tangy depth that beautifully complements the savory flavors, while the macaroni provides a comforting, hearty texture that everyone will love. Perfect for feeding a crowd or simply indulging in a satisfying meal, this dish is sure to become a beloved favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 5 Lbs Hen - Disjointed
- 1 - Bay Leaf
- 1 - Onion
- 1 Bunch Celery Tops
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 1 - Salt - To Taste
- 1 - Black Pepper - To Taste
- 4 Oz Pimentos
- 1 Cup Celery - Cooked
- 8 Oz Mushrooms
- 8 Oz Tomato Puree
- Dash Garlic Salt
- 2/3 Lb Macaroni
- 1/2 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese - Grated
Directions
Directions
- Place chicken in kettle; cover with water.
- Add bay leaf, onion and celery tops; bring to a boil.
- Simmer until chicken is tender.
- Drain chicken; reserve broth.
- Discard bay leaf, onion and celery tops.
- Cool chicken; remove from bones.
- Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes.
- Cool reserved broth; remove fat from top.
- Melt 1 cup chicken fat in large saucepan; stir in flour.
- Stir in 4 cups broth slowly; stir in milk.
- Add salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until thick.
- Drain and chop pimentos.
- Add pimentos, celery, mushrooms, tomato puree and garlic salt to broth mixture; heat through.
- Stir in chicken; let stand for 1 hour.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well.
- Add to chicken mixture; mix well.
- Place in large casserole; sprinkle cheese over top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
- Casserole may be covered well and frozen.
Nutrition
Per serving · 8 servingsCalories
450
Fat
20 g
Saturated fat
8 g
Carbohydrates
45 g
Sugar
3 g
Fiber
3 g
Protein
30 g
Sodium
600 mg
Cholesterol
90 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 5 Lbs Hen - Disjointed
- 1 - Bay Leaf
- 1 - Onion
- 1 Bunch Celery Tops
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 1 - Salt - To Taste
- 1 - Black Pepper - To Taste
- 4 Oz Pimentos
- 1 Cup Celery - Cooked
- 8 Oz Mushrooms
- 8 Oz Tomato Puree
- Dash Garlic Salt
- 2/3 Lb Macaroni
- 1/2 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese - Grated
