Chicken and Pasta Casserole
A creamy, flavorful casserole made with pasta, chicken, and rich cheese sauce.Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, and family meals.Easy to customize with vegetables, spices, or different cheeses.Comforting, delicious, and ideal for meal prepping.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded or cubed chicken
- 3 cups cooked pasta (penne, rotini, or macaroni)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
Creamy Sauce:
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping:
- Extra shredded cheese
- Breadcrumbs (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for a minute.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and frozen vegetables.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux.
- Slowly add milk and broth, whisking until thickened.
- Combine pasta, chicken mixture, and sauce in a large bowl.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Whole-wheat or gluten-free pasta works well.
- Add broccoli, mushrooms, or spinach for extra veggies.
- Replace cheddar with Gruyère for richer flavour.
- Add red pepper flakes for a little heat.