Sandy's Creamy Chicken Mac Casserole
Sandy's Creamy Chicken Mac Casserole bakes into a rich, velvety dish where tender elbow macaroni is enveloped in a cheesy cream of chicken sauce with savory mushrooms and gentle onion sweetness. The canned chicken adds hearty comfort, making this a cozy, weeknight-friendly bake perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sandy's Creamy Chicken Mac Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Mix the soup, macaroni, Cheddar cheese, milk, chicken, mushrooms, and onion in a large bowl; pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until it is bubbly and golden brown, about 45 minutes.
- Calories 616.31 kcal High 31%
- Protein 32.9 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 60.37 g 22%
- Total Fat 27.81 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 12.82 g High 64%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 87.92 mg High 29%
- Sodium 1253.24 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 2.4 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 6.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 565.87 mg Good Source 44%
- Iron 2.14 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 526.56 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 148.78 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 0.34 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.39 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sandy's Creamy Chicken Mac Casserole is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Chicken, Cream of Chicken Soup, Diced Onion, and Macaroni. Each serving provides about 616.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sandy's Creamy Chicken Mac Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Chicken, Cream of Chicken Soup, Diced Onion, Macaroni, Milk. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sandy's Creamy Chicken Mac Casserole?
- About 50 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 616.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sandy's Creamy Chicken Mac Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Sandy's Creamy Chicken Mac Casserole healthy?
- Sandy's Creamy Chicken Mac Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 616.31 calories and 32.9 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1253.24 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.82 g (64% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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