Chicken Macaroni Casserole
["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)"]
["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."]
["butter", "flour", "light cream", "chicken broth", "American cheese", "elbow macaroni", "chicken", "pimentos", "salt", "pepper", "fresh parsley"]