Crazy Good Chicken Pasta Casserole Recipe
This Crazy Good Chicken Pasta Casserole is a flavorful and comforting dish that’s perfect for a family dinner or potluck. Creamy chicken, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese come together in this easy-to-make casserole that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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For the 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
For garnish:
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: In a skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Crumble and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and cook them in the same skillet with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and return to the pot.
- Prepare the casserole: Add the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, chopped tomato, and half of the shredded cheese to the pasta. Stir until well combined.
- Assemble and bake: Transfer the mixture to a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Top with the crumbled bacon and remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1060mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Chicken Pasta Casserole, Comfort Food, Family Dinner, Easy Casserole Recipe
