Description
A comforting chicken pasta casserole with creamy sauce and melted cheese, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined. If using, add in the frozen mixed vegetables.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Top with a generous layer of shredded cheese, and drizzle with olive oil or melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool slightly before serving and enjoy!
Notes
Make ahead by assembling a day in advance and storing in the refrigerator. Let sit for 10 minutes before cutting for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg