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Comfort food recipes cheesy chicken casserole

Comfort Food Recipes: Cozy, Hearty & Perfect for Lazy Dinners


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  • Author: Chef Luna
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

  • A creamy, cheesy chicken casserole that’s perfect for lazy comfort food dinners. It’s made with simple ingredients, bakes quickly, and delivers cozy flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

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  1. 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  2. 2 cups uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
  3. 1 can cream of chicken soup
  4. 1/2 cup sour cream
  5. 1 cup milk
  6. 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  7. 1 tsp garlic powder
  8. 1/2 tsp salt
  9. 1/2 tsp black pepper
  10. 1/2 tsp onion powder
  11. Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and seasonings.
  • Add cooked chicken and uncooked pasta to the bowl. Mix well.
  • Pour mixture into baking dish and spread evenly.
  • Top with shredded cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

  1. You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
  2. Add frozen peas or broccoli for extra veggies.
  3. This dish freezes well assemble ahead and bake later.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg