Chicken and Cheese Macaroni Bake
Creamy, cheesy Chicken and Cheese Macaroni Bake with shredded chicken, cheddar, mozzarella, and a rich cheese sauce. Perfect for family dinners!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 3 cups mild cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1.5 cups chicken stock or broth
- 2.5 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and simmer until fragrant.
- Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add second cup of heavy cream and 1 cup chicken stock/broth. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella cheese and let melt.
- Add 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese and stir until smooth. Add extra stock/broth as needed to thin sauce.
- Fold in shredded chicken and cooked macaroni, coating well with sauce.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and 1 cup mild cheddar cheese.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
ook macaroni before mixing in to avoid crunchy pasta. Substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth for lighter flavor if desired.
