Description
This Cheesy Chicken Casserole is a flavorful blend of cooked chicken, creamy sauce, and gooey cheese, making it a delightful comfort food for any quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups medium shells uncooked
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion finely diced
- ⅓ cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1⅓ cups milk
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 3 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 4 ounces canned mild green chiles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the medium shells al dente according to the package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, then add the onion and red bell pepper; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder and seasoned salt.
- In a large bowl, mix together the condensed soup, onion mixture, milk, 2 cups of cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese until well combined. Stir in the chopped chicken, green chiles, and cooked pasta.
- Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13 casserole dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra nutrition.
You can substitute cooked turkey for chicken for a different flavor.
The casserole keeps well and can be reheated for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg