Crazy Good Chicken Pasta Casserole Recipe
This Crazy Good Chicken Pasta Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that the whole family will love. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender chicken and crispy bacon, it’s a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
- Author: admin1
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Chicken Pasta Casserole:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 6 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cans of cream of chicken soup
- 1 16-ounce box of dried spiral pasta
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large Roma tomato, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sliced green onions for garnish
- Cook Bacon: In a skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Crumble and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and cook them in the same skillet with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and return to the pot.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, chopped tomato, and half of the shredded cheese to the pasta. Stir until well combined.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the mixture to a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Top with the crumbled bacon and remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be customized with your favorite vegetables or additional seasonings.
- Feel free to use different types of cheese for a unique flavor profile.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Chicken Pasta Casserole, Pasta Bake, Comfort Food, Family Dinner, Cheesy Casserole