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Italian Chicken Casserole

Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta is your answer to "what's for dinner" tonight! I love easy casserole recipes like this one. Prep this in the morning and pop it in the oven at dinnertime.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 482 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked and cubed chicken breasts or use a rotisserie
  • 1 box linguine noodles 16 ounce
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic pressed
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 ounce package fresh spinach
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese divided

Instructions

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  1. Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add garlic and sun dried tomatoes. Cook for about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with cornstarch, mix thoroughly.
  3. Add chicken broth, heavy cream and milk, whisking quickly. Add salt and pepper. Heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spinach and parmesan cheese. Remove from heat. Pour sauce over cooked noodles. Add cooked chicken and pour into a large casserole dish (13x9 size). Top with mozzarella cheese. You can bake immediately, or cover with foil and place in refrigerator until dinner.
  4. If baking immediately, bake covered with foil for 350 degree for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is browned.
  5. If baking after the dish has been refrigerated, bake covered with foil in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes. ENJOY!

Notes

  • Mix up the flavors: This recipe provides the perfect canvas for customizing your casserole to your taste, mood or the theme of your meal. Try these ideas for changing up the flavors:
  • Add a pinch of Italian seasoning to the garlic and sun dried tomatoes for even more Italian flavor. Sliced black olives folded in with the chicken and noodles are another great addition.
  • Like a little heat in your creamy pasta? A bit of crushed red pepper goes a long way in this pasta!
  • Veggies: Feel free to add more than just spinach to your chicken casserole. Sliced peppers or zucchini would be other great additions.

Nutrition Information

Calories 482kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 138mg (46%) Sodium 701mg (29%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 482

% Daily Value*

Calories 482kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 138mg 46%
Sodium 701mg 29%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.