Chicken and Macaroni Casserole |
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Cook Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:· 6 tablespoons butter· 6 tablespoons flour· 1 teaspoon salt· 1/4 teaspoon pepper· 3 cups chicken broth· 3 cups diced cooked chicken· 2 cups cooked shell or elbow macaroni (about 4 ounces uncooked)· 1 cup cooked frozen peas· 2 hard-cooked eggs·
1/2 cup soft or fine dry bread crumbs tossed with about 2 teaspoons melted butter
Preparation:Melt 6 tablespoons butter over low heat; blend in flour, salt and pepper until smooth and bubbly. Gradually add chicken broth; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to boil.Place chicken, cooked macaroni, peas, and egg slices in a 1 1/2 to 2-quart casserole. Pour hot chicken sauce/gravy over chicken and macaroni mixture. Sprinkle with buttered bread crumbs. Bake at 375° for 25 to 30 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.
Macaroni and chicken casserole serves 6 to 8.
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