Easy Cheesy Chicken Macaroni & Cheese

For this recipe I am using up leftover oven roasted chicken, two partial boxes of different sized pasta and Ritz Crackers. I wanted a quick, easy and cheesy meal and this fit the bill. This makes a family size meal and is definitely a stick to your ribs comfort food kind of meal.
To see my step by step directions with pictures and a printable recipe card click below.
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How easy is this dish? Love it! Yes, I’m definitely going to try this recipe – thanks Diane.
Thank you Corna and you’re welcome!
what a great mash-up! I like to combine leftovers into new dishes as well
I’m not crazy about white meat so this was a great way to cover it up. Lol
Thank you đŸ¥°
I can make this but ritz crackers banned by EU as contain cotton seed and whale fat . Used them when living back in England but banned there in 2005 for same reason . Ill have to just salted cheese crackers that are Kosher .
I never heard that before, why in the world would they use whale fat? Kudos to EU, I was watching a show on TV that whales are finally making a come back because in most places they are protected now. Who knew they are made with different ingredients in different places.
Love recipes that help clean out the pantry and who doesn’t like a good mac and cheese?
Thank you Bernadette!
Mac and cheese with chicken. This is divine inspiration!
Thank you JC. Hey I wasn’t able to click on your recent post about feeling loved to comment.
Thanks, Diane. I’ll check it out. That happens to me sometimes but I thought it was my computer.
You’re welcome!
Never tried chicken in mac & cheese, but why not?
Thank you Sheree
This would look be so yummy right now. It is so freezing cold over here and this is a great remedy. I love how you add the crispy layer on top. The best way to enjoy a Mac and cheese!
Thank you Ab, these temperatures are bitter cold.
It works!
It sure does Dorothy and it’s like a free meal. Thank you!
That looks good, Diane! đŸ™‚
Thank you Mitzy đŸ¥°
Perfect, comfort food for the arctic weather we are experiencing here in Texas!
Here too Mary it was -11 windchill today so they closed the schools.
Some of the best recipes are the creations of a cook trying to use up “found” ingredients. This one sounds and looks like a winner!
Thank you so much Linda! đŸ¥°
A perfect way to clean up the leftovers and pantry!
This is pure comfort! Thank you!
Thank you Nancy!
I love the quick and easy dinners! So delicious đŸ˜‹
Thank you Ribana!
You are a creative creator Diane – you always have a win-win with Mac and cheese, no matter how you dress it up!
Thank you Linda, we love mac and cheese!
Thank you for sharing my recipe! đŸ¥°
Thank you for reposting!