4 Ingredient Chicken Pasta casserole
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
425 kcal
4 Ingredient Chicken Pasta casserole
Description
The recipe starts by mixing leftover or pre-cooked chicken with cooked pasta and jarred marinara sauce to bind the mixture with a rich tomato flavor. This blend is placed in a baking dish sprayed with nonstick spray to prevent sticking during baking. Topping the dish with shredded mozzarella imparts a mild, melty cheese layer that browns slightly in the oven.
The casserole is baked uncovered until bubbling hot, which warms the chicken and pasta through, and melts the cheese topping. The simplicity of ingredients focuses on ease and flexibility, accommodating any pasta type or leftover chicken you have. The result is a cohesive, sauced pasta dish with pockets of chicken and melted cheese.
This casserole serves well as a quick weeknight dinner or when using leftovers, offering a straightforward assembly with minimal prep. Serving immediately after baking preserves the cheese texture and warmth.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Leftover frozen or pre-cooked chicken
- 1 marinara sauce jar
- 4 cups pasta cooked, drained, any type
- 1-1.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 9 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Combine pre-cooked pasta, chicken, and marinara sauce; Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Top with the shredded mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly.
- Serve Hot, Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 425kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 252mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 217IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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