BAKED CHICKEN MACARONI CASSEROLE

Baked Chicken Macaroni Casserole image

Martha St. Clair of Salem, Illinois writes, "I got this recipe from a ladies' circle years ago, and have had many requests for it." The great-great-grandmother adds, "It's a real crowd pleaser, and I know, because my family is a crowd!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (2 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 cups herb-flavored stuffing mix
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Toss the stuffing mix with butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 1177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.