Best 6 Pasta Chicken And Sage Casserole Recipes

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When it comes to comfort food, few things can beat a hearty casserole. And when that casserole is made with pasta, chicken, and sage, you have a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful herbs, pasta chicken and sage casserole is a classic dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. If you're looking for a recipe that is easy to make and absolutely delicious, look no further!

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

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 SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE I



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For some reason or another, this seems to be a favorite of the men in my family.

Provided by Marty

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cooked, cubed chicken meat
8 ounces spaghetti, broken into pieces
¼ cup chopped pimento peppers
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped onion
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
¼ cup white wine
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put uncooked spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl combine the chicken, cooked spaghetti, pimento, bell pepper, onion, soup, wine and 1 cup of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix all together. Spread mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cup of cheese on top and bake for another 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 618.2 mg, Sugar 3 g

MAKE-AHEAD CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND PASTA CASSEROLE



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Plan ahead and put this party-ready casserole in the freezer for your next big get-together! Once it's thawed, top with tortilla chips, and bake for a cheesy-crunchy crowd pleaser that packs tons of flavor and just the right amount of heat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium poblano chile, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 medium jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
4 1/2 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (12 oz)
2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
1 cup Cascadian Farm™ organic frozen corn (from 10-oz bag)
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ mild red enchilada sauce
1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips (about 6 oz)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped red onion

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onion, bell pepper, poblano and jalapeño chiles; cook about 6 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Stir in flour and taco seasoning mix; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually beat in broth with whisk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese and Cheddar cheese.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package for minimum cook time. Drain; stir pasta into sauce with chicken, frozen corn and black beans. Pour pasta mixture into baking dish, and pour enchilada sauce over top.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with tortilla chips. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and sauce is bubbling around edges. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro and red onion just before serving.
  • To freeze: Line 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with foil, making sure foil is as smooth as possible, as wrinkled foil may get stuck in sauce during freezing process. Leave enough overhang to lift casserole out of dish. Spray foil with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate sauce 30 to 40 minutes before assembling casserole. Mix sauce with cooked pasta, chicken, frozen corn and beans; spread in lined baking dish (do not add enchilada sauce); cover tightly with another layer of foil. Freeze unbaked casserole about 8 hours or until completely frozen. Transfer frozen casserole to labeled 2-gallon resealable freezer plastic bag. Remove air; seal and freeze up to three months. To bake: Remove foil, and transfer to 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Cover and thaw in refrigerator until completely thawed, at least 48 hours. Heat oven to 350°F. Remove cover, and top with enchilada sauce. Bake 20 minutes; top with crushed tortilla chips. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly around edges (165°F in center). Let stand 15 minutes. Top with cilantro and red onion just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

PASTA, CHICKEN AND SAGE CASSEROLE



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Baked pasta dishes are the best! This one is a little different and really quite easy to make. It's a good way to extend chicken. I got this recipe from a Reader's Digest book called The How-To Book of Healthy Cooking....the title goes on. I wonder if the title comes in a condensed version? lol

Provided by majakete

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
2 large onions, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, coarsely chopped (approx. 12 oz.)
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
3 cups tomato sauce (reduced sodium, if you have it)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 1 tablespoon dried sage
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 lb penne or 1 lb fusilli
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Heat the oil over moderate heat and add the celery, onions and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes or until softened.
  • Add the chicken and stir for about another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the mushrooms and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, sage, salt and pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, about another 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add the pasta and cook according to package directions or until just tender.
  • Remove from heat and drain well.
  • Add the pasta to the skillet with the chicken and vegetables and stir gently to mix well.
  • Spoon the mixture into a 13" x 9" baking dish or individual baking dishes.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the mixture.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browned and the sauce is bubbling hot.
  • Enjoy!

CHICKEN AND PASTA CASSEROLE



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I confess that these measurements are my best guess. The chicken and onion were supposed to go on a pizza but when it came time to make the crust, I discovered I was out of yeast. So I made this up and I think it came out really well.

Provided by cathianne

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 medium onion, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili paste
2 teaspoons minced garlic
6 ounces penne pasta
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Saute onion in 1 T of the olive oil for about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Use the same pan to cook the chicken cubes. Add the other 1 T of olive oil first. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring once. Then add the curry powder. Stir to coat and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a large frying pan, cook crushed tomatoes, black pepper, sage, oregano, chili paste, and garlic until bubbling. Add onions and chicken. Simmer.
  • While the sauce mixture is simmering, cook the pasta. Leave it firm and drain.
  • In a 2.8 liter casserole dish, combine sauce and pasta. Add 1 1/2 c of the mozzarella cheese and all the parmesan cheese. Stir well.
  • Cook casserole at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes covered (it should be bubbly). Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and cook uncovered for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.8, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 80.7, Sodium 696.1, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 6.1, Protein 32.4

HEARTY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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This creamy, cheesy casserole is so hearty and homey that second helpings are a must! -Lynne German, Woodland Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken into 3-inch pieces
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup 2% milk
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons steak seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, soup, milk, onion, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, mushrooms, peppers, mayonnaise, steak seasoning and basil., Drain spaghetti. Add to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer., Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed, increasing time as needed to heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 957mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, organic chicken, sage, and pasta for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken, make sure to give it enough space to brown properly. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will steam instead of brown.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: The pasta should be cooked al dente, or "to the tooth," which means it should be slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold its shape and texture in the casserole.
  • Use a flavorful cheese: The cheese you use in the casserole will add a lot of flavor. Choose a cheese that melts well and has a strong flavor, such as Parmesan, cheddar, or Gruyère.
  • Don't overcook the casserole: The casserole should be cooked just until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Overcooking will make the chicken dry and tough.

Conclusion:

Pasta Chicken and Sage Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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