Description
Paula Deen’s Amazing Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy delight that’s perfect for dinner or potlucks. Simple to make, this dish combines tender chicken, pasta, and a rich sauce for a comforting meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
2 cups chicken
cooked
cut in small bite-sized pieces
4 cups pasta
cooked and drained (approximately 2 cups uncooked); penne
cavatappi
or rigatoni works well
3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion
finely chopped
2 garlic cloves
minced
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup milk
3 cups cheese
grated (cheddar
Colby jack
Swiss
or a combination)
with 1/2 cup reserved for sprinkling on top
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until translucent.
- Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute, then slowly whisk in the milk and sour cream, stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Mix in the cooked chicken, pasta, and 2.5 cups of the grated cheese, along with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with the remaining 0.5 cup of cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the cheeses according to your preference, and you can add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (~1/6–1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Paula Deen, chicken casserole, creamy casserole, comfort food, pasta dish