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Chicken Pasta Casserole

Katerina | Diethood
This easy chicken pasta casserole is a satisfying pasta bake filled with colorful vegetables, juicy chicken, and rich, cheesy layers of penne.
Servings : 6 serves
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2- pound penne pasta
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 to 4 cooked chicken breast-halves cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 carrot cut into rounds
  • 1/3- cup vegetable or chicken broth
  • salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 8-oz package cream cheese
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Cook penne pasta according to the instructions on the box.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet; add chicken, mushrooms, garlic and carrots; cook until heated through, and carrots are fork tender.
  • In the meantime, in a small mixing bowl whisk together broth, salt, pepper, garlic powder, italian seasoning and flour; whisk until completely combined.
  • Add to skillet with chicken and stir.
  • Stir in milk.
  • Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  • Add cream cheese and continue to cook until cream cheese is smooth, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add pasta mixture, chicken mixture and tomatoes; toss to coat.
  • Transfer to a 3-quart casserole dish.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Remove foil, stir mixture and sprinkle with cheeses.
  • Continue to cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Serve.

Notes

RECIPE SOURCE: DIETHOOD
Inspired By: Recipe.com
 

Nutrition

Calories: 329 kcal | Carbohydrates: 34 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Cholesterol: 27 mg | Sodium: 280 mg | Potassium: 295 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 2125 IU | Vitamin C: 7.1 mg | Calcium: 206 mg | Iron: 1 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken pasta bake, chicken pasta casserole, chicken pasta casserole recipes