Description
Cheesy Chicken Casserole is a delightful blend of tender chicken, creamy cheese, and pasta for a comforting meal that’s wonderfully easy to make. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups medium shells uncooked
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion finely diced
- â…“ cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1â…“ cups milk
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- â…“ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 3 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 4 ounces canned mild green chiles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the shells al dente according to package directions.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and red bell pepper, cooking until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder and seasoned salt.
- In a large bowl, combine soup, onion mixture, milk, 2 cups of cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese; mix until well combined. Stir in the chicken, green chiles, and cooked pasta.
- Transfer the mixture into a 9×13 casserole dish. Top with remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Notes
Feel free to substitute with your favorite type of pasta if medium shells are unavailable.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg