Cheesy Chicken Casserrole

by **gina68gt** Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:53 pm

Cheesy Chicken Casserole

Cheesy Chicken Casserole has pasta in a creamy cheesy sauce baked until golden and bubbly.

Ingredients

▢3 cups shell noodles uncooked
▢3 tablespoons butter
▢⅓ cup red bell pepper diced
▢1 onion finely diced
▢½ teaspoon seasoning salt
▢1 teaspoon chili powder
▢10 ¾ ounces cream of chicken soup condensed
▢1 ⅓ cups milk
▢3 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
▢⅓ cup parmesan cheese shredded
▢4 ounces mild green chiles
▢3 cups cooked chicken

Instructions

Heat oven to 375°F.
Cook shells al dente according to package directions.
Cook onion and red bell pepper in butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt and chili powder.
In a large bowl combine soup, onion mixture, milk and 2 cups cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese. Mix well. Stir in chicken, pasta and green chiles.
Spread into a 9x13 casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
Bake 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Notes

Any medium pasta will work in this recipe. Be sure to cook it so it's still a bit firm, it'll cook more in the oven.

This recipe is versatile, you can swap out the chicken for ham or turkey.

If adding extra vegetables, ensure they're pre-cooked (leftovers work well).

To Add a Bread Crumb Topping: Combine 3 tablespoons panko crumbs with 1 tablespoon melted butter (add a sprinkle of garlic powder, salt & pepper). Sprinkle over the casserole and bake as directed.