Chicken Mac and Cheese Casserole Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
534 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Mac and Cheese Casserole Recipe
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My chicken mac and cheese casserole is supremely cheesy, rich, and comforting. Topped with crunchy Panko breadcrumbs!
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Ingredients
- 10 boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders cleaned and cut into bite size pieces
- 3 cups pickle juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 14 ounces boxed macaroni and cheese (1 box)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature (½ stick)
- 8 ounces freshly shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature (½ brick)
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- olive oil
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Instructions
- Mix the pickle juice, brown sugar, and black pepper together in a large bowl and add the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray. Set aside for now.
- In the meantime, prepare the mac and cheese according to the instructions on the box and mix in the butter, half of the cheddar cheese, and all of the cream cheese.
- Spray a baking sheet with butter spray and sprinkle the breadcrumbs out evenly over the pan, then spray the tops with more butter spray.
- Bake for 3 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs turn a golden color. Remove and set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add some olive oil.
- Drain the chicken from the marinade and add it to the pan and cook through. Remove the pan from the heat and drain off any excess liquid.
- Mix the chicken in with the mac and cheese.
- Spread the mac and cheese mixture out evenly into the prepared 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the top evenly with the remaining cheddar cheese and top with the toasted breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top turns a light golden color.
- Let cool for 10 minutes to allow all of the juices to settle a bit before servings with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and toasted bread.
Notes
- Storage: Store chicken mac and cheese casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
534kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
2097mg
(87%)
Potassium
401mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
669IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
315mg
(32%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 534 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 534kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 2097mg | 87% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 669IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 315mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
57 reviews
Excellent
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