Chicken Macaroni Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. light cream
1 1/2 to 2 c. chicken broth, divided
3/4 lb. American cheese, cubed
2 (7 oz.) boxes elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
3 c. cubed chicken, cooked
1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimientos, 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 the heat; add the cheese and stir until melted.
Stir in macaroni, chicken, pimientos, 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.
Yield:
6 to 8 servings.