Macaroni and Chicken Casserole

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This is a macaroni and chicken casserole with chicken and chopped olives, along with other vegetables and ingredients. It's a tasty casserole for a family meal, or take it to a potluck dinner.

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper (about half of a small bell pepper)
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
4 ounces (1 cup) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs, tossed with a few teaspoons melted butter - for topping chicken casserole

Preparation:

Chicken Casserole. Cook and drain macaroni, following package directions; place in a large mixing bowl. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium low heat. Add chopped onion, mushrooms, and chopped green bell pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until onion is softened and mushrooms are browned. Add skillet mixture to macaroni with chopped olives, shredded cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper, chicken, and milk. Transfer chicken and macaroni mixture to a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle buttered bread crumbs over the top of macaroni and chicken casserole; bake at 350° for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken casserole is bubbly and breadcrumbs are lightly browned.
Macaroni and chicken casserole serves 6.

User Reviews

4 out of 5

Surprisingly Good!, Member tardissa

Wow! I wasn't too sure about this dish (especially the chopped olives), but it was great! I'm really impressed. I had some leftover chicken and was craving mac and cheese so i thought I'd try this. It's really fast and easy (I made it at 8pm on the spur of the moment), and uses ingredients that most have on hand. Definitely something I'll make again. Yum!

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