Description
A comforting and easy-to-make Italian Chicken Casserole, perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings, combining chicken, pasta, vegetables, and gooey cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, pasta, diced tomatoes, Italian dressing, bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer this mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a simple green salad, crusty bread, or garlic knots. Consider adding some fresh basil or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Italian Chicken Casserole, easy dinner, family recipe