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Chicken Lover's Swiss Cheese-Mushroom Macaroni Bake

Quick & Simple's Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe contest runner-up Gina Berry of Chanhassen, Minn. gives her dish a hearty touch with the addition of chicken

INGREDIENTS conv. chart U.S. Metric

8 ounce(s) (package) elbow macaroni
.5 cup(s) (1 stick) butter
.125 teaspoon(s) salt
.25 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
.75 cup(s) chopped fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoon(s) chopped red onion
1.5 cup(s) chopped cooked chicken breast
.25 cup(s) flour
1 cup(s) half-and-half
1 cup(s) whole milk
1.5 cup(s) shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup(s) shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Mist a 9” x 13” baking dish with cooking spray. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. Melt butter over medium-low heat in a medium saucepan; stir in salt, pepper, mushrooms, red onion and chopped chicken breast.
  3. Stirring constantly, whisk in flour, half-and-half and milk. Bring to a low boil, then remove from heat. Stir in cheeses until smooth. Add macaroni and stir to coat pasta. Pour into prepared baking dish and bake, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
chicken lover's swiss cheese-mushroom macaroni bake
Photo: Erik Rank

COOKING INFO

Serves 4
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Yield 4 servings
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Oven Temp 375
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving)

Calories 944
Total Fat 58g
Saturated Fat 35g
Cholesterol 215mg
Sodium 652mg
Total Carbohydrate 56g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars --
Protein 48g
Calcium --
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