Description
This Cheesy Chicken Casserole combines tender pasta, flavorful chicken, and a melty blend of cheeses. It’s an effortless, delicious choice for a family-friendly dinner that everyone will love!
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 your oven to 375°F.
- Cook the pasta shells al dente according to package directions.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, cooking until tender for about 5 minutes. Mix in the chili powder and seasoned salt.
- In a large bowl, combine the condensed soup, onion mixture, milk, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until well mixed. Then, fold in the chicken, green chiles, and the cooked pasta.
- Pour the mixture into a 9×13 casserole dish and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes until it's hot and bubbly.
Notes
To add extra flavor, consider using rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own.
Feel free to customize the vegetables by adding in your favorites or whatever you have on hand.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg