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Cheesy Chicken Casserole
This easy Cheesy Chicken Casserole is made with pasta, chunks of tender chicken and a rich tomato sauce all smothered in mozzarella cheese, then baked to bubbling perfection. A comforting dinner that is undeniably delicious and very easy to prepare!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 597 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta any kind of pasta you have in your pantry
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless, chopped in small 1 inch pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 large onion chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium or no sodium added
- 28 ounce diced tomatoes 1 can
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook The Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a pot of boiling salted water.
- Prep the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Add the butter to skillet and melt. Stir in onions and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the onion soften and become translucent. Add garlic and saute for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Finish the Sauce: Season with more salt and pepper if needed, then add the oregano, basil, oregano and red pepper flakes. Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil, scraping all the brown bits. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Casserole: Transfer the cooked pasta to a 9x13-inch casserole dish, pour chicken tomato sauce over the pasta and a cup of the mozzarella cheese, then toss well. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Transfer the casserole dish the the oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, just until the cheese melts and gets bubbly.
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Notes
- ¼
- To make a breadcrumb topping melt 1 tbsp of butter with ¼ cup of breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the top before baking.
- You can add whatever you see fit to this dish! Toss in veggies, spices or any ingredients you want to use up in your fridge.
- Store leftover chicken casserole in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for 3-5 days, just make sure it’s properly cooled before storing!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
597kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
532mg
(22%)
Potassium
806mg
(23%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
615IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
262mg
(26%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 597
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 597kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 806mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 615IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 262mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.