RIGATONI CHICKEN AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Rigatoni Chicken and Cheese Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by debrab

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces rigatoni pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup margarine or 1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons instant chicken bouillon granules
4 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
3 cups cubed chicken
1 (2 ounce) jar pimientos, drained, chopped
1 (3 ounce) can French-fried onions (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350. In large skillet, over medium heat, cook celery and onion in margarine until tender. Stir in flour and boullion. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir in pasta, chicken, and pimento. Spoon into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Cover. Bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Uncover; top with French fried onions, if desired. Bake 5 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes.

Justin Zolciak
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I love that this recipe is so budget-friendly. I can make a big batch of this casserole for a fraction of the cost of eating out.


Self Boy
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This casserole is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week.


Abrar Hasni
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the cheese and pasta and they don't even notice the vegetables.


Ashraf Ali 2662
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I've been making it for years and it's always a hit.


Mcmillan Properties
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This casserole is a great comfort food. It's warm and cheesy and it always makes me feel better when I'm feeling down.


Dewortor Kwasi
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some leftover chicken in my fridge and this is a great way to use it up.


Bada Khan
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I was able to find everything I needed at my local grocery store.


Lonnie Jefferson
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This casserole is perfect for a potluck or a family gathering. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Muhammad Younas Rahmani
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I made this casserole for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Collins Mwongela
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was easy to make and it didn't take long to cook.


Al-Amin Raz
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


Tia Danica
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This casserole was a little too cheesy for me. I think I would use less cheese next time.


Foza Michelle
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I was able to use ingredients that I already had on hand. I also added some chopped spinach and mushrooms.


Dayday 6297
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This was a quick and easy meal to make. I was able to get it on the table in under an hour. It's definitely a keeper!


Ahaduzzaman King
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The cheese and pasta were so flavorful that I didn't even miss the meat.


Meyka
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is to add a little more garlic next time.


Dani Laizoo
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ady Hernandez
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This rigatoni casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the cheese was melted and gooey, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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