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Cheesy Chicken Casserole
Cheesy Chicken Casserole has pasta in a creamy cheesy sauce baked until golden and bubbly.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 649 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups medium shells uncooked
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 onion finely diced
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup 1 can
- 1 ⅓ cups milk
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces canned mild green chiles
- 3 cups cooked chopped chicken
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Cook shells al dente according to package directions.
- Cook onion and red bell pepper in butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt and chili powder.
- In a large bowl combine soup, onion mixture, milk and 2 cups cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese. Mix well. Stir in chicken, pasta and green chiles.
- Spread into a 9x13 casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
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Notes
- Any medium pasta will work in this recipe. Be sure to cook it so it's still a bit firm, it'll cook more in the oven.
- Any medium pasta will work in this recipe. Be sure to cook it so it's still a bit firm, it'll cook more in the oven.
- This recipe is versatile, you can swap out the chicken for ham or turkey.
- If adding extra vegetables, ensure they're pre-cooked (leftovers work well).
- To Add a Bread Crumb Topping: Combine 3 tablespoons panko crumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter (add a sprinkle of garlic powder, salt & pepper). Sprinkle over the casserole and bake as directed.
- To Add a Bread Crumb Topping:
- Combine 3 tablespoons panko crumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter (add a sprinkle of garlic powder, salt & pepper). Sprinkle over the casserole and bake as directed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
649
(32%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
138mg
(46%)
Sodium
1197mg
(50%)
Potassium
445mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1420IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
18.4mg
(20%)
Calcium
573mg
(57%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 649
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 649 | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1197mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 445mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1420IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 18.4mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 573mg | 57% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.