Description
This cozy Chicken Mac and Cheese Casserole combines classic mac and cheese with shredded chicken for a creamy, crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for weeknights or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked macaroni (about 1 cup dry)
- 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom/celery)
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a medium casserole dish.
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, shredded chicken, 2 cups cheddar, 1 cup milk, 1 cup cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread it into an even layer.
- In a small bowl, mix Panko breadcrumbs with melted butter until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta and breadcrumbs. You can also replace some cheddar with Monterey Jack or pepper jack for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American