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Chicken Mac Cheese Casserole

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Mac and Cheese
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch dish.
  2. Cook macaroni until just tender and drain well.
  3. Warm butter, milk, and sour cream over medium-low heat until smooth.
  4. Gradually stir in 1 1/2 cups cheddar until melted; season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Combine macaroni and chicken with the cheese sauce.
  6. Stir in a little extra cheddar.
  7. Spread mixture into the baking dish.
  8. Top with remaining cheddar and breadcrumbs.
  9. Bake 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbling.
  10. Rest 5–10 minutes before serving.