Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Chicken Pasta Casserole, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This hearty and comforting dish is a perfect blend of tender chicken, succulent vegetables, and creamy Alfredo sauce, all enveloped in a golden crust of Parmesan cheese. Each bite is a harmonious fusion of textures and flavors, leaving you craving more.
The Chicken Pasta Casserole is a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your preferences. Choose between juicy chicken breast or succulent chicken thighs, and select your favorite pasta shape to create a unique culinary experience. The creamy Alfredo sauce is made with a combination of butter, flour, milk, and Parmesan cheese, creating a rich and velvety texture that coats every ingredient perfectly.
For a burst of vibrant colors and flavors, incorporate an array of vegetables such as crisp broccoli, sweet bell peppers, and tender mushrooms. The chicken, pasta, vegetables, and Alfredo sauce are then baked in a casserole dish, allowing all the flavors to meld and harmonize. The casserole is finished with a golden-brown crust of Parmesan cheese, adding an extra layer of flavor and texture.
This Chicken Pasta Casserole is a culinary masterpiece that is perfect for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, and special occasions. Its ease of preparation and customizable nature make it a favorite among home cooks of all skill levels. Discover the culinary magic of this dish and create a memorable meal that will leave your family and friends craving for more.
MAKE-AHEAD CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND PASTA CASSEROLE
Plan ahead and put this party-ready casserole in the freezer for your next big get-together! Once it's thawed, top with tortilla chips, and bake for a cheesy-crunchy crowd pleaser that packs tons of flavor and just the right amount of heat.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onion, bell pepper, poblano and jalapeño chiles; cook about 6 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Stir in flour and taco seasoning mix; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually beat in broth with whisk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese and Cheddar cheese.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package for minimum cook time. Drain; stir pasta into sauce with chicken, frozen corn and black beans. Pour pasta mixture into baking dish, and pour enchilada sauce over top.
- Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with tortilla chips. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and sauce is bubbling around edges. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro and red onion just before serving.
- To freeze: Line 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with foil, making sure foil is as smooth as possible, as wrinkled foil may get stuck in sauce during freezing process. Leave enough overhang to lift casserole out of dish. Spray foil with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate sauce 30 to 40 minutes before assembling casserole. Mix sauce with cooked pasta, chicken, frozen corn and beans; spread in lined baking dish (do not add enchilada sauce); cover tightly with another layer of foil. Freeze unbaked casserole about 8 hours or until completely frozen. Transfer frozen casserole to labeled 2-gallon resealable freezer plastic bag. Remove air; seal and freeze up to three months. To bake: Remove foil, and transfer to 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Cover and thaw in refrigerator until completely thawed, at least 48 hours. Heat oven to 350°F. Remove cover, and top with enchilada sauce. Bake 20 minutes; top with crushed tortilla chips. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly around edges (165°F in center). Let stand 15 minutes. Top with cilantro and red onion just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE
Preparing this family favorite on Sunday night will ensure a fuss-free Monday night dinner. -Marianna Pickering, Neenah, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon pepper; set aside. Drain noodles and rinse in cold water; add to egg mixture. Set aside., In a large skillet, cook the chicken, onion, celery and remaining pepper in butter over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in 1/2 cup cream; heat through., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of the noodle mixture, chicken mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Combine the soup, wine, parsley and remaining cream; pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted., Or before refrigerating, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake according to directions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 186mg cholesterol, Sodium 780mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
CREAMY CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE
I made this recipe up one night when I found a recipe calling for frozen pasta vegetable mix. This is much more economical and much tastier. Even my husband who does not like vegetables loves it.
Provided by PaigeParkerMomma
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook chicken breast (I use my George Foreman Grill cooks them fast and without any added fat).
- Chop chicken up into small bite-size pieces.
- Cook Rotini as directed on box.
- Cook vegetables until tender then drain.
- In large sauce pan blend together soup, milk and cheese stir until melted.
- Add in the chicken pasta and vegetables.
- Pour into Pam sprayed 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Cover with foil.
- Bake 35-45 minutes at 350°F.
BBQ CHICKEN & PASTA CASSEROLE
This casserole is the very first dish which I concocted. I threw this together many years back with my boys in mind. I used ingredients which I knew they would like, but made it healthy to satisfy me. They loved it, as did my husband, and they still request it today. It's great with Italian or French bread!
Provided by BeanieJ
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook the chicken breasts in a lightly oiled skillet on medium heat for approximately 6-8 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink inside; cool for 5 minutes; then dice.
- At the same time, cook the pasta according to box directions. When done, drain the pasta and place in a large, greased baking dish. Add the chicken and remaining ingredients to the pasta. Mix well.
- Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Stir and enjoy!
CHICKEN BOW TIE PASTA CASSEROLE
Make and share this Chicken Bow Tie Pasta Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LizCl
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter.
- Combine chicken, onion, salt, soups and bow tie pasta and mix well.
- Put into a 9 X 13 inch casserole.
- Combine crackers, 3 tbsps. butter and sour cream and mix well. Spread over chicken mixture. The mixture will be very thick.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
CHICKEN ENCHILADA PASTA CASSEROLE
I had leftovers from nachos and threw this together. Comfort food with a kick!
Provided by srhouse
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 56m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, 1/4 cup salsa, garlic, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until chicken is browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in cream of chicken soup, pinto beans, corn, and green chile peppers.
- Stir cooked penne and Cheddar cheese into the skillet until cheese is melted. Transfer to a baking dish; scatter tortilla chips on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve with remaining 1/4 cup salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.5 calories, Carbohydrate 81.5 g, Cholesterol 93.5 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1491.6 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA CASSEROLE
Great tasting casserole; I'm not a big spinach fan myself but these greens are covered up well. Look out Popeye!
Provided by TheDancingCook
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta and drain.
- Cook bacon on stove or in microwave.
- Cook chicken and drain.
- Return above into saucepan with 2/3 cup French Fried Onions.
- In separate bowl, combine soup, sour cream, spinach, garlic powder and 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
- (It will form into a consistency somewhat of a dip).
- Spoon half of the macaroni mixture into a greased 12x8-inch baking dish and cover with half of the "dip" mix.
- Repeat layers.
- Bake uncovered at 375°F for 30 minutes or until heat through.
- Then top with remaining cheese and 2/3 cup onions and bake at same temp, uncovered for about 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown.
CHICKEN PENNE PASTA CASSEROLE
This is a really tasty and easy to throw together casserole. It has a really great Italian flavor. The red onion gives things a little bit of a sweet flavor and mixes well with the ingredients. I was a little concerned about the amount of fresh mozzarella, but 1 1/2 pounds covers the dish perfectly making it good and gooey.
Provided by Teresa Horn
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Take a large pot and fill over halfway with water and add salt to cook your penne in. Let it start heating up while you prep all the other ingredients.
- 2. Preheat the oven to 350. Take a large casserole dish and coat it with olive oil and or pam inside. Make sure there are no places that are not oiled and set aside.
- 3. Take the 2 large chicken breasts and cube them into bite size pieces and add to a bowl once done. Wash your hands thoroughly after cutting the chicken up. Using a different cutting board dice up your red onion.
- 4. Take your can of black olives and drain well. Cut them into halves and put them into a separate small bowl for later usage.
- 5. Using a wok or a large sautee pan add the olive oil to the pan and allow to heat up. Once ready add the chicken breasts, onions, minced garlic, herbs and seasonings. Stir this mixture till the chicken is fully cooked.
- 6. Once the chicken is fully cooked add the jar of tomato sauce, the undrained diced tomatoes and bring this mixture up to a light boil. Drop it down to a slow simmer till the pasta is done.
- 7. While the sauce is simmering add your penne to the boiling and salted water. Cook following the directions on the package.
- 8. Once the pasta is cooked drain it very well. Cut the heat off on the sauce and add the pasta to the pan then add the black olives. Stir very well making sure everything is coated and mixed together nicely.
- 9. Slowly add this mixture to your casserole dish making sure to get everything out of your pan. Top with the sliced fresh mozzarella cheese and place into the oven.
- 10. Bake till the cheese is melted and a nice golden brown approximately about 30 minutes, but check it after about 20 mins. Once cheese is melted and golden brown remove from the oven. Hope you all enjoy this dish as much as we did.
CHICKEN BOW TIE PASTA CASSEROLE
Creamy bow tie pasta recipe combines chicken and cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup for a satisfying main dish.
Provided by Anita Hoffman
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter. Combine chicken, onion, salt, soups and bow tie pasta and mix well. Put into a 9 X 13 inch casserole.
- 2. Combine crushed crackers, 3 tbsp. butter, melted and sour cream and mix well. Spread over chicken mixture. The mixture will be thick.
- 3. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
ROTEL CHICKEN AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA CASSEROLE
Make and share this Rotel Chicken and Angel Hair Pasta Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Karie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil chicken breast, reserve broth water. Cool and cut up. In reserved broth, cook pasta, reserve 3/4 of broth water for later. Drain. Saute pepper, onion, and mushrooms in butter. When tender, add velveta until melted. Add rotel tomatoes, chicken and worcestershire sauce. Stir until mixed.
- In a 9 x 13 baking dish, place noodles on bottom. Top with sauce and 3/4 cup of broth.
- Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE
I am always looking for new ways to cook pasta that is easy and affordable. I try to avoid the canned premade soups when at all possible so I came up with this rather easy creamy sauce to change up the standard tomato sauce. The kids and hubby loved it. You can add anything you and your family likes and play around with the topping (I think a crunchy topping would taste good here too.) For the chicken I just roasted a few breast in the oven but you can use any left over or precooked you have. Also keep in mind the brand of Italian seasoning will have a different herb blend so be sure to use one you like.
Provided by Maiden77
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 1 casserole
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray your 13x9 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper flakes, and salt; cook until softened. Toss in the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to a minute.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and allow gently boiling (or vigorously simmering) for 15 minutes.
- While the sauce simmers mix the Mozzarella and Parmesan together in a bowl. Also a good time to cook your pasta.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the cream cheese and evaporated milk. Stir until combined well.
- Slowly add half of the Mozzarella and Parmesan mixture while stirring (save the other half for the top.) Continue stirring or whisking until the cheese is melted in and combined. Taste to check for seasoning and add in salt and pepper to suit your taste.
- Add the chicken and pasta to the sauce and toss (or stir) to coat completely with the sauce. Pour the entire mixture into the prepare casserole dish. Use a spoon to flatten it down into the dish.
- Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese. Place the casserole into the preheated oven and cook for 30 minutes.
- After the cook time allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before servining.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4723.1, Fat 220.3, SaturatedFat 117.6, Cholesterol 613.1, Sodium 11121.4, Carbohydrate 493.1, Fiber 35.1, Sugar 68.3, Protein 204.1
ROSALIE'S CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE - OAMC
Rosalie is my mother-in-law. We had this at her house recently and my picky eater step kids loved it! It's simple to make and can be frozen for OAMC.
Provided by Gabby LSW
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix chicken, pasta, celery, milk, and mushroom soup together in 13 x 9 pan. Cover and let sit in refrigerator overnight.
- Before cooking, add mixed vegetables and cheese. Bake @ 350 degrees for one hour.
- For OAMC: mix ingredients as above. Put in 1 ziplock for 8 servings, 2 ziplocks for 4 servings. Label and freeze.
- Night before cooking, take out and defrost over night. Place in 13 x 9 pan (8x8 for 4 servings), add drained mixed vegetables and cheese, bake as above.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.3, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 49.7, Sodium 719.8, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3, Protein 19.9
KIELBASA, CHICKEN & PASTA CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.7/5)
Provided by moddie2bert
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl mix together the chicken, sausage, onions, Cheddar cheese, and the cooked pasta. Mix chicken broth and hot water, then pour over the meat and pasta mixture. Pour mixture into a 9x12x2-inch greased baking dish and top with the Parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until bubbly
A & L CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE
I just had the pleasure of having two guests for lunch all the way from Holland and dedicate this recipe to them - It is a do ahead casserole - just pop it in the oven 30 minutes before serving - Watch you don't leave it longer you don't want it to get too dry. This is a one dish meal, serve with a green salad & crusty roll lovely for lunch or dinner The 1 hour cooking time includes the time to brown & cook the chicken and precook the veggies. Everything in the casserole is precooked so you only have to heat it through before serving.
Provided by Bergy
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Salt & Pepper the chicken cubes and brown in a very lightly oiled skillet, turn heat to low and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink, remove from skillet and place in a large bowl.
- Add mushrooms, onions to the skillet cook until the onions are translucent, add to the chicken in the bowl.
- Lightly saute the peppers and carrot slices add to the bowl with the mushrooms & chicken.
- Add frozen peas, celery & waterchestnuts to the bowl.
- Mix the garlic powder, chili flakes to gether and sprinkle into the bowl.
- Add the un diluted soup and gently mix the ingredients.
- Add the pasta slowly incorporating it well with the sauce, chicken & veggies Pour into a 9" x 14" X3" lightly greased casserole dish or line the casserole with non stick foil.
- You may now cover it and hold in the fridge overnight or for a few hours or bake it right away,.
- Add cheese to the top just before putting it into the oven Bake uncovered.
- 375F oven for 30 minutes.
CHICKEN PARMESAN PASTA CASSEROLE
Perfect for potluck meals, family gatherings, or in a smaller batch, for a winter comfort food meal for the family. Just my take on traditional Chicken Parmesan. I came up with this for my wife's corporate potluck lunch. She wanted Chicken Parmesan, but it was too difficult to feed 20 people the conventional way. Figured a casserole would work just as well. It did!
Provided by RCHEISS
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 1h55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rotini, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the flour, egg, and bread crumbs in 3 separate bowls. Mix the garlic powder into the bread crumbs. Working in batches, coat the chicken breast in the flour, then dip them in the egg, and finally coat with the bread crumbs. Carefully fry the coated chicken in the hot oil in small batches until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the fried chicken over paper towels.
- Combine cooked pasta, fried chicken, 1/2 package of mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir in the marinara sauce. Pour the red wine into the empty marinara sauce jar; cover and shake the jar, and empty the contents into the bowl of pasta. Stir to combine. Spread pasta mixture in a large casserole dish, and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 package of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven, and continue baking until the cheese has melted, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1121.9 calories, Carbohydrate 92.2 g, Cholesterol 139.3 mg, Fat 65.5 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 1490.7 mg, Sugar 16 g
PASTA, CHICKEN AND SAGE CASSEROLE
Baked pasta dishes are the best! This one is a little different and really quite easy to make. It's a good way to extend chicken. I got this recipe from a Reader's Digest book called The How-To Book of Healthy Cooking....the title goes on. I wonder if the title comes in a condensed version? lol
Provided by majakete
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Heat the oil over moderate heat and add the celery, onions and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes or until softened.
- Add the chicken and stir for about another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the mushrooms and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, sage, salt and pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, about another 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package directions or until just tender.
- Remove from heat and drain well.
- Add the pasta to the skillet with the chicken and vegetables and stir gently to mix well.
- Spoon the mixture into a 13" x 9" baking dish or individual baking dishes.
- Sprinkle cheese over the mixture.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browned and the sauce is bubbling hot.
- Enjoy!
QUICKIE CHICKEN CASSEROLE (W/ELBOW PASTA & PF STUFFING TOP)
This is just a quickie chicken casserole dish that we really enjoy. I know there are many chicken casserole recipes out there. They are all pretty good. This one is made with a Pepperidge Farm Stuffing, bread crumbs, & grated cheese topping. If you like a creamy version of a casserole, stir in 4 oz. sour cream & 4 oz. softened cream cheese before cooking. ** Also, I quickly cube chicken breasts & cook with some olive oil & a full tablespoon of refrigerated chopped garlic in saute' pan then drain off the fluid & add it in.
Provided by BlondieItaliana
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven 400 degrees and spray a 3 Qt casserole dish with butter flavor cooking spray.
- In large bowl combine soup, milk, mozzarella, garlic powder, & pepper. Stir in chicken, bread crumbs and peas & carrots. Slowly stir in elbow pasta.
- Transfer to casserole dish and bake for 20 minute.
- Prepare topping by combining all ingredients in bowl.
- After casserole has cooked for 20 minutes, remove from oven & spread topping evenly over entire casserole.
- Bake an additional 5 minute.
PORTOBELLO AND CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE
This pasta dish is good even without the chicken. Great for an easy night at home or fancy enough if your having company.
Provided by Chris Lidberg
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- 2. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions, drain.
- 3. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in mushrooms, cook until they weep and set aside. Melt margarine in saucepan. Mix in flour, garlic and basil. Gradually mix in milk until thickened. Stir in 1 cup Mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Monterey Jack until melted. Remove sauce pan from heat and mix in cooked pasta, mushrooms, chicken, spinach and soy sauce. Transfer to prepared baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- 4. Bake 20 minutes until bubbly and light brown.
CHICKEN MARSALA WITH EGGPLANT AND PASTA CASSEROLE
I love chicken Marsala as well as eggplant and pasta, so I done this twist on the dish. I have a huge herb and spice garden, so I normally use all fresh. I hope you enjoy as much as I.
Provided by Brenda Briscoe
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to the prepared baking dish.
- Place eggplant slices in a large pot of lightly salted water. Let eggplant soak to help remove some of the bitterness, about 30 minutes. Drain and pat eggplant strips with a paper towel to dry; transfer to a baking sheet. Brush eggplant with about 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with 2 teaspoons garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; saute eggplant until slightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Spread cooked eggplant over pasta.
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into the same skillet; saute onion and mushrooms until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Spread onion mixture over eggplant layer.
- Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Pour remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil into the same skillet; cook chicken until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Arrange chicken on the onion layer.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Pour wine into the skillet, and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add water, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and rosemary leaves; cook and stir until sauce is smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken to the sauce, cover skillet, decrease heat to low, and simmer while oven preheats, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Arrange chicken atop the onion layer and pour sauce over chicken and vegetables. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of chicken should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle Parmesan-Romano cheese over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 208.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE
yummy chicken casserole great for leftover chicken or turkey.
Provided by barbara lentz
Categories Casseroles
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven 400 degrees. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2. Mix all ingredient together except for topping ingredients. Place in baking dish.
- 3. In a small sauce pan mix the topping ingredients together. Sprinkle over top the casserole and bake 25 to 30 minutes.
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to your casserole. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms.
- Cook the chicken thoroughly before adding it to the casserole. This will help to prevent the casserole from becoming dry.
- Use a creamy sauce to make the casserole more rich and flavorful. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
- Top the casserole with cheese before baking it. This will give the casserole a golden brown crust and help to hold the ingredients together.
- Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and hot. This will usually take about 30 minutes.
Conclusion:
Chicken pasta casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying casserole that the whole family will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken pasta casserole a try.
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