Chicken Macaroni Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter
1/4 c. flour
2 c. light cream
1 1/2 to 2 c. chicken broth, divided
3/4 lb. processed American cheese, cubed
2 (7 oz. each) boxes elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
3 c. cubed cooked chicken
1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimentos, drained
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
snipped fresh parsley (optional)

Preparation

In a large saucepan, melt butter.
Stir in flour until combined.
Add cream and 1 1/2 cups of the broth, all at once. Stir until smooth. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
Remove from heat.
Add the cheese and stir until melted.
Stir in macaroni, chicken, pimentos, salt and pepper.
Add additional broth if needed.
Pour into a 3-quart baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, at 350\u00b0 for 40 minutes or until heated through.
Sprinkle with parsley if desired.