Cheesy Chicken Casserole
User Reviews
3.5
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
15 mins
-
Total Time
25 mins
-
Servings
4 Servings
-
Calories
539 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Cheesy Chicken Casserole
Description
The Cheesy Chicken Casserole recipe starts by boiling pasta shells until tender and draining them. Meanwhile, cubed chicken breast is browned in a skillet with garlic powder and diced green pepper, allowing the chicken to cook through and the pepper to soften.
The cooked pasta is combined with the chicken mixture, canned diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, and half the shredded Italian cheese. This mixture blends savory, tangy tomato flavors with melty cheese and proteins. The casserole is transferred to a baking dish, topped with remaining cheese, and baked at 375°F for about 15 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles, forming a golden crust on top.
The resulting casserole features tender chicken morsels, soft pasta shells, and a cheesy tomato sauce that binds the ingredients. This dish makes a hearty main course suitable for family meals, served warm. The recipe is straightforward, using common pantry ingredients with a simple bake finishing step.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta shells
- 1 lb chicken breast cubed
- 1/4 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can diced tomatoes undrained, 14.5 oz
- 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz
- 1 1/2 Cups Italian cheese shredded
- 1 green pepper diced
- cooking spray nonstick
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit
- Cook pasta according to the package's directions. Drain
- Meanwhile heat a skillet on Medium High Heat and add nonstick spray
- Brown the chicken in the skillet and add the green pepper and garlic powder. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink and peppers soften. About 5-7 minutes
- Add the cooked pasta to the chicken, pour the tomato sauce, diced tomato and half of the cheese. Mix well
- Pour entire mixture in a casserole dish and top with remaining cheese
- Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese melts and becomes bubbly
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 539 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 539kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1253mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 1353mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1000IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 46.7mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.5
You'll Also Love
