Cheesy Chicken Casserole Recipe
User Reviews
4.6
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
540 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Chicken Casserole Recipe
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Cheesy Chicken Casserole is an easy casserole recipe perfect for feeding a large family on a budget. Chicken, cheese, pasta and vegetables- delicious!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded cheese*
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon homemade Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes , optional
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2-3 cups bow tie or shells pasta , cooked al dente and drained
- 1 1/2 cups chicken** , cooked
- 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets only
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms , sliced
- 1/2 cup Bacon , cooked til crispy and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes , diced
- 1/2 cup Italian Style Bread Crumbs
- cooking spray
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a large casserole or baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the shredded cheese, heavy cream, sour cream, Italian seasoning, salt, crushed red pepper flakes and black pepper.
- Fold in the pasta, chicken, broccoli, mushrooms, bacon and sun dried tomatoes until fully coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Top the casserole with bread crumbs.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden brown and bubbly. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- If you've tried this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!
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Notes
- *Shredded cheese can include any combination of white cheddar, low-moisture mozzarella, asiago, parmesan, yellow cheddar or colby or pepper jack.
- **Cooked chicken can be breasts, thighs or cooked shredded chicken from a store-bought rotisserie chicken.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
540kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
752mg
(31%)
Potassium
577mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1187IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
309mg
(31%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 540kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 752mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1187IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 309mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
48 reviews
Excellent
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