Best 14 Creamy Chicken And Pasta Casserole Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable and comforting dish that combines the richness of creamy sauce, the tenderness of chicken, and the satisfying heartiness of pasta? Look no further than the classic Creamy Chicken and Pasta Casserole! This irresistible casserole is a symphony of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion. With its creamy sauce enveloping succulent chicken and tender pasta, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser that is bound to leave everyone wanting seconds. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe for Creamy Chicken and Pasta Casserole, transforming your kitchen into a haven of savory aromas and delightful tastes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY CHICKEN AND PASTA CASSEROLE



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Another of my kids favorites! I got this recipe from my mother-in-law and tweeked it a bit. The result has become a staple in our house! Tip: I often make this, put into two small casserole dishes, and freeze one. To bake after frozen, bake covered at 300 for an hour, then 400 for ½ hour and then 15 min uncovered.

Provided by asbusto

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 Cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups medium egg noodles, cooked
2 chicken breast halves, browned and chopped or shredded
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves (or 1 tsp. garlic powder)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken and mushroom soup (or whatever variety you prefer)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
8 ounces cheese (save 1/3)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Cook pasta while browning chicken.
  • Sauté vegetables, add garlic for the last minute.
  • In large bowl mix all ingredients well and put in 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese and bread crumbs on top.
  • Cover and bake 30 min at 400, uncover and broil until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.5, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 363, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.5, Protein 14.2

CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, chopped
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced, plus chopped leaves for topping
2 carrots, shredded
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dry sherry or white wine
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 cup grated gruyere cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
12 ounces fresh fettuccine
1 cup sugar snap or snow peas, strings removed and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and cook until slightly softened, about 1 minute. Add the celery, carrots, thyme, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook until the vegetables soften, about 2 minutes. Add the sherry and cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and nutmeg and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken to the sauce; increase the heat to medium and simmer until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add the gruyere and parmesan and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes (do not boil). Add the parsley; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs. Drain, then add to the sauce and toss. Sprinkle in the peas; serve topped with celery leaves.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND PASTA



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Rich, flavorful and laced with wine, this creamy chicken pasta is a family favorite. No one ever guesses it's so quick and easy! -Elaine Moser, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/3 cup water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in butter for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add wine or broth and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes., Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually add to mushroom mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. , Drain pasta. Add the pasta, chicken, capers, salt and pepper to cream sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

FAVORITE CREAMY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I created this noodle casserole when my husband was craving a dish his aunt used to make. It tastes and smells great and is now a staple at our house. -Mari Warnke, Fremont, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 casseroles (5 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups uncooked egg noodles
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas and carrots
2 cups whole milk
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain noodles; add to chicken mixture., Transfer to 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, stirring twice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE



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Preparing this family favorite on Sunday night will ensure a fuss-free Monday night dinner. -Marianna Pickering, Neenah, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1-1/4 teaspoons pepper, divided
1 pound chicken tenderloins
1 medium onion, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1-3/4 cups half-and-half cream, divided
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon pepper; set aside. Drain noodles and rinse in cold water; add to egg mixture. Set aside., In a large skillet, cook the chicken, onion, celery and remaining pepper in butter over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in 1/2 cup cream; heat through., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of the noodle mixture, chicken mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Combine the soup, wine, parsley and remaining cream; pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted., Or before refrigerating, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake according to directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 186mg cholesterol, Sodium 780mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

CHICKEN AND PASTA CASSEROLE WITH MIXED VEGETABLES



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I dreamt up this recipe on my way home from work one night to use the ingredients I had on hand. It's a great comfort food for chilly winter evenings!

Provided by JENTOP

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dry fusilli pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 chicken tenderloins, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place fusilli pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in the skillet, and season with minced onion, salt and pepper, garlic powder, basil, and parsley. Cook until chicken juices run clear. Mix in the cooked pasta, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and mixed vegetables. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and butter. Spread evenly over the casserole.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 926 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

KRAFT CREAMY CHICKEN AND PASTA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Kraft Creamy Chicken and Pasta Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kace83

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup celery, chopped
3/4 cup red onion, chopped
3/4 cup red pepper, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups milk, 1% fat
4 cups pasta, cooked
3 cups chicken, chopped and cooked
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated and divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and bring to medium heat.
  • Add vegetables; cook and stir three minutes or until tender crisp.
  • Cube cream cheese and add along with milk and garlic salt. Cook on low heat 3-5 minutes or until melted, stirring frequently.
  • Add pasta, chicken, and half of the parmesean cheese.
  • Spoon into 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining chese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.3, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 60.4, Sodium 304.2, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.8, Protein 16.7

2-STEP CREAMY CHICKEN AND PASTA



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Frozen vegetable and pasta blends are a great time saver, rounding out this dish into a one dish meal. Choose your favorite cream soup to create the creamy sauce!

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Campbell's Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut up
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen pasta and vegetable blend
1 (10.75 ounce) can your favorite Campbell's® Cream Soup*
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned, stirring often.
  • Add vegetable pasta blend, soup and water. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 79.9 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 623.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CREAMY CHICKEN AND PASTA CASSEROLE



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This chicken and pasta casserole gets its creamy from milk and cream cheese-and plenty of color from crisp-tender celery, red onions and red peppers.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup each chopped celery, red onions and red peppers
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
2 cups milk
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
4 cups cooked rotini pasta
3 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Cook and stir vegetables in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 3 min. or until crisp-tender. Add cream cheese, milk and garlic salt; cook on low heat 3 to 5 min. or until cream cheese is melted, stirring frequently.
  • Add pasta, chicken and 1/4 cup Parmesan; spoon into 2-1/2-qt. baking dish.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 g

CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE



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I am always looking for new ways to cook pasta that is easy and affordable. I try to avoid the canned premade soups when at all possible so I came up with this rather easy creamy sauce to change up the standard tomato sauce. The kids and hubby loved it. You can add anything you and your family likes and play around with the topping (I think a crunchy topping would taste good here too.) For the chicken I just roasted a few breast in the oven but you can use any left over or precooked you have. Also keep in mind the brand of Italian seasoning will have a different herb blend so be sure to use one you like.

Provided by Maiden77

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 1 casserole

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened and cut into smeller pieces
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper, to taste
2 -3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
1 lb spaghetti, cooked just short of al dente (can use any pasta)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray your 13x9 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper flakes, and salt; cook until softened. Toss in the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to a minute.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and allow gently boiling (or vigorously simmering) for 15 minutes.
  • While the sauce simmers mix the Mozzarella and Parmesan together in a bowl. Also a good time to cook your pasta.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the cream cheese and evaporated milk. Stir until combined well.
  • Slowly add half of the Mozzarella and Parmesan mixture while stirring (save the other half for the top.) Continue stirring or whisking until the cheese is melted in and combined. Taste to check for seasoning and add in salt and pepper to suit your taste.
  • Add the chicken and pasta to the sauce and toss (or stir) to coat completely with the sauce. Pour the entire mixture into the prepare casserole dish. Use a spoon to flatten it down into the dish.
  • Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese. Place the casserole into the preheated oven and cook for 30 minutes.
  • After the cook time allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before servining.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4723.1, Fat 220.3, SaturatedFat 117.6, Cholesterol 613.1, Sodium 11121.4, Carbohydrate 493.1, Fiber 35.1, Sugar 68.3, Protein 204.1

CREAMY CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE



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I made this recipe up one night when I found a recipe calling for frozen pasta vegetable mix. This is much more economical and much tastier. Even my husband who does not like vegetables loves it.

Provided by PaigeParkerMomma

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb boneless skinless chicken
1 (2 lb) box rotini pasta
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can fat-free cream of chicken soup
1 lb Velveeta reduced fat cheese product, cubed
1/4 cup skim milk
1 (10 ounce) package california-blend frozen vegetables (broccoli or cauliflower or carrot mix) or 1 (10 ounce) package your favorite vegetables

Steps:

  • Cook chicken breast (I use my George Foreman Grill cooks them fast and without any added fat).
  • Chop chicken up into small bite-size pieces.
  • Cook Rotini as directed on box.
  • Cook vegetables until tender then drain.
  • In large sauce pan blend together soup, milk and cheese stir until melted.
  • Add in the chicken pasta and vegetables.
  • Pour into Pam sprayed 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake 35-45 minutes at 350°F.

CREAMY QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN WITH PASTA



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This is literally the quickest, easiest, and tastiest meal you can make! It is very good and creamy! My husband was surprised to how quickly I made this dish.

Provided by LadyG

Categories     Pasta and Noodles     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ medium onion, cut into strips
1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
2 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon chicken seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
4 ounces penne pasta
⅓ cup heavy cream, or more to taste
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅓ cup heavy cream, or more to taste
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Combine butter and olive oil with onion and garlic in a skillet over medium heat; saute for 3 minutes. Add chicken, Cajun and chicken seasonings, and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Remove 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water and add it to the chicken along with the heavy cream, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir until well combined and lower the heat; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Drain penne, toss with the chicken, then add in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle in parsley and green onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 893 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 232.5 mg, Fat 61.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 33.5 g, Sodium 906.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CREAMY SKINNY PASTA CASSEROLE



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Baked pasta is a favorite potluck dish, so I altered some of the ingredients in my traditional recipe to make it lower in calories. Try this healthy pasta recipe with ground beef, too! -Andrea Bolden, Unionville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
1 pound lean ground chicken
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
Optional: Minced fresh parsley and crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup pasta water; return all to pot., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble chicken with onion, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and remaining seasonings over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil. Add to pasta; toss to combine. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., Mix cream cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and remaining garlic powder. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls over pasta. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese., Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley and pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 559mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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You can prepare the complete casserole ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, sprinkle the topping on just before baking. This complete recipe can be doubled if you are feeding more than 4 people.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained (cook until only firm-tender, do not over-cook)
14 ounces uncooked ground chicken or 14 ounces ground turkey
2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (to taste)
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 -4 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
pepper
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
1/2 cup sliced pitted olive (green or black)
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons melted butter or 3 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375 degrees.
  • Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Cook spaghetti; drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Toss with 2-3 tablespoons of oil and season with salt; set aside.
  • Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook the ground chicken, mushrooms, celery, onion and garlic over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Add the cooked chicken mixture to the spaghetti and toss.
  • For the sauce: in a small saucepan melt 2 tablespoons butter; stir in flour and pepper; stir for 1 minute.
  • Add in the half and half cream; cook and stir over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until thick and bubbly.
  • Add in the Velveeta cheese and stir until melted.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in olives and pimiento.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture; toss to coat.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl mix together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter and sprinkle over chicken mixture.
  • Cover and bake for about 20-25 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 907.2, Fat 50.2, SaturatedFat 21.5, Cholesterol 171.8, Sodium 800, Carbohydrate 69, Fiber 5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 45.3

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality pasta for the best results. Look for a pasta that is made with durum wheat and has a slightly nutty flavor.
  • Cook the pasta al dente, or slightly undercooked. This will help it to hold its shape and texture in the casserole.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your casserole. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses. A sharp cheddar or Parmesan cheese will add a lot of flavor to the casserole.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chicken. Cook it until it is just cooked through, or it will become dry and tough.
  • Serve the casserole hot out of the oven. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Creamy chicken and pasta casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and al dente pasta, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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