Cheesy Chicken Casserole
Servings: 8
Calories: 687kcal
Cheesy Chicken Casserole is an easy casserole recipe perfect for feeding a large family on a budget. Chicken, cheese, pasta and vegetables- delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups mixed Italian cheese additional for topping, if desired
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 3 cups bow tie or shells pasta cooked al dente and drained
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes diced
- 2 chicken breasts trimmed, cooked and diced into bite size pieces
- 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets only
- 8 strips center cut bacon cooked til crispy and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream through crushed red pepper flakes.
- Fold in pasta through bacon, covering well with mixture.
- Coat a casserole dish with cooking spray and pour mixture in. Top with bread crumbs and additional cheese, if desired.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden brown and bubbly. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- If you've tried this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition
Calories: 687kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 717mg | Potassium: 747mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 820IU | Vitamin C: 19.3mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 2.2mg