Description
A creamy, cheesy Italian Chicken Casserole packed with tender chicken, pasta, and rich Italian flavors—perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tbsp butter
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup red bell peppers diced
10.75 oz can cream of chicken soup
1 cup milk or half and half
1/2 cup chicken stock
4 oz cream cheese cubed
1 envelope dry Italian dressing mix (or 2 tbsp homemade)
3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese divided
8 oz uncooked bowtie pasta
Instructions
1. Cook pasta 2-3 minutes less than package directions if baking.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet; brown chicken cubes.
3. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until onion is translucent.
4. Add soup, milk, and stock. Whisk until smooth.
5. Stir in cream cheese, letting it melt completely.
6. Add 2 tbsp Parmesan and dressing mix; blend well.
7. Combine with pasta and toss to coat evenly.
8. Transfer to casserole dish, sprinkle remaining Parmesan.
9. Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
For extra flavor, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Italian Chicken Casserole, one-pot chicken casserole, cheesy chicken bake, easy chicken dinner