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
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Bipul Mia
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Rve Shabhazkhan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the casserole turned out great! I used penne pasta instead of macaroni and it worked well. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy.
Nightmare Nightmare
[email protected]This casserole was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.
Rodrick Taimasa
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Jolynn macweza
[email protected]This recipe is definitely a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is always tender and juicy.
Ohenenana Kwame Amoah
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my casserole turned out dry. I think I might have overcooked the pasta.
Isabel Ramirez
[email protected]This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.
Skyley Saunders
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Tayab Ali
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the casserole turned out great! I used penne pasta instead of macaroni and it worked well. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy.
Denise Maese
[email protected]Yum! This was a great recipe. I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.
Ahsan Dogar
[email protected]5 stars! This casserole was delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
helal sylhetjaflong
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used a rotisserie chicken to save time, and it worked perfectly. The casserole was creamy and comforting, and my whole family loved it.
Tanveer Rock
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of casseroles, but this one was really good! The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and cheesy. I would definitely make this again.
Caitlyne White
[email protected]This creamy chicken pasta casserole was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I love that it's a one-pot dish, so clean-up was a breeze.