What’s more comforting than a delicious plate of pasta? But wait! This isn’t just any plate of pasta, it’s a Cheesy Chicken Casserole. Top anything with cheese, toss it in the oven, and I’m here for it! Chunks of tender chicken breast, pasta shells, a can of diced tomatoes and lots of mozzarella cheese. Add a few spices and aromatics and bake to bubbly perfection.
Why Make This Chicken Casserole
Uses Kitchen Staple Ingredients Great Way To Utilize Unused Ingredients in the Fridge Simple & Delicious Smothered in Cheese
My favorite part about a recipe like this, is that you don’t really need a recipe at all! Like any good chef will tell you, “a good recipe is cooking without a recipe”, and that’s how this pasta dish came to be! This cheesy chicken casserole will have everyone flocking to the dinner table. With minimal prep and kitchen staple ingredients, this dish is bound to be added to your weekly dinner rotation. I mean, how can you go wrong with pasta smothered in cheese?
Ingredient Notes
Pasta – I used pasta shells, feel free to use your favorite type of pasta in this dish, such as bow tie pasta, penne, rigatoni, etc.! Chicken – Breasts boneless, skinless, chopped in small 1 inch pieces. You can use chicken thighs as well. Olive Oil – Substitute sunflower, safflower or avocado oil. Butter – I used unsalted to control the sodium in the dish. Tomatoes – Diced tomatoes, canned. You can also use crushed tomatoes. Chicken Broth – I always opt for low sodium. Herbs – Dried oregano and basil. You can also use a blend of Italian seasoning. Garlic and Onion – Essential flavor enhancers. Red Pepper Flakes – For a little heat. You can substitute with hot sauce, or nothing at all, if you don’t want any heat. Mozzarella Cheese – Shredded. Feel free to use your preference of cheese such as Parmesan, Emmental, Monterey Jack, my only recommendation is to shred your own cheese.
How To Make A Chicken Casserole
Tips
Leftovers
Store leftover chicken casserole in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for 3-5 days, just make sure it’s properly cooled before storing!
How To Freeze
Baked
Unbaked
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