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Chicken Macaroni Casserole with Gouda Cheese

Chicken, Gouda, and Macaroni Bake

D. Rattray
This is a tasty casserole, and the Gouda cheese can be replaced with a sharp Cheddar. I have used packaged roasted chicken cubes or pre-cooked rotisserie chicken in this when pressed for time.

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni or small shells
  • salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 to 4 ounces smoked gouda cheese, shredded or cut in small pieces
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, optional
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons butter, melted

Preparation:

Cook macaroni in boiling salted water as package directs. Drain and set aside.

In a saucepan over medium low heat, melt butter; add flour. Cook, stirring, until flour mixture is well blended and bubbly. Gradually stir in chicken broth and cream. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Add pepper, to taste, along with parsley, if using. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Add the chicken and vegetables; cook for about 1 minute longer.

Combine the sauce with cooked and drained macaroni; pour into a 2-quart casserole. Toss bread crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole. Bake at 350° for about 25 minutes, until bubbly and browned.
Serves 4 to 6.

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5 out of 5 5 out of 5
September 29, 2009By kmp4913
"This is a great recipe. I was searching for a recipe to use leftover rotisserie chicken in and this was perfect. I did make a few adjustments and was very pleased with them. I added: --more veggies--using peas, carrots and chopped broccoli--probably close to 4 cups --A can of cream of mushroom soup --I used smoked gouda and smoked cheddar --Red Pepper Flakes to kick it up a bit --1 package of crumbled feta to the top of the casserole, then the bread crumbs. (The feta gave it a nice bite and balanced great with the smokey cheeses) This is something I will totally make again."

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