Creamy Baked Chicken and Macaroni Casserole with Crunchy Cashews

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This comforting and creamy baked chicken and macaroni casserole is topped with a buttery cracker and crunchy cashew topping. It's a delicious make-ahead dish that's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 50 min
Servings 6 people
Calories 464 kcal
Creamy Baked Chicken and Macaroni Casserole with Crunchy Cashews

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a greased 13x9-inch baking dish, layer the uncooked macaroni, cooked chicken, Velveeta cheese, onion, celery, and green pepper. Top with the sliced water chestnuts.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, and chicken broth. Pour the soup mixture over the layered ingredients in the baking dish.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, toss the melted butter with the crushed saltine crackers. Sprinkle the cracker mixture over the top of the casserole. Top with the cashew halves.

  4. 4

    Cover and refrigerate the casserole overnight. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the uncovered casserole for 35-40 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender.

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Nutrition Information

Per serving (based on 6 servings)

464 Calories
24.0g Protein
36.0g Carbs
25.0g Fat
4.0g Fiber
0.0g Sugar
1095mg Sodium
Protein 21% Carbs 31% Fat 48%

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate.