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cheesy baked chicken casserole

(2 ratings)
clownman70360 avatar
Recipe by
raymond spencer
@clownman70360
st bernard, LA

This is a good chicken casserole recipe, filled with more cheese.

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(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cheesy baked chicken casserole

  • 1 c
    diced processed American cheese
  • 1/2 c
    shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 7 oz
    corkscrew pasta
  • 1 pkg
    frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 c
    crumbled cooked bacon
  • 2 tsp
    Italian seasoning
  • 1
    packet dry onion soup mix
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 4 c
    sliced rotisserie chicken
  • 5
    shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 2
    medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 tsp
    creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp
    sea salt mixed with black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    margarine
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 can
    condensed cheddar cheese soup
  • 3/4 c
    whole milk
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1
    garlic clove, minced
  • 1 c
    shredded colby jack cheese
  • 1 c
    shredded swiss cheese
  • 3/4 c
    shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese

How To Make cheesy baked chicken casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    Coat a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add diced processed American cheese and shredded Parmesan cheese.
  • 3
    Cook corkscrew pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • 4
    In a medium bowl, combine chopped spinach, crumbled bacon, Italian seasoning and dry onion soup mix; stir together with a fork for 3 minutes until blended.
  • 5
    Spoon into a prepared baking dish and press down with a wooden spoon.
  • 6
    Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add sliced rotisserie chicken, sliced shiitake mushrooms and chopped carrots. Cook and saute for 5 minutes until browned.
  • 7
    Season with cajun seasoning, ground cumin and sea salt/black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • 8
    Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine heavy cream, soup, milk, cream cheese and minced garlic; stir and let simmer for 8 minutes or until thickened.
  • 9
    Reduce to low heat, add chicken/mushroom mixture and cooked corkscrew pasta; stir well for 3 minutes until combined. Remove from heat.
  • 10
    Pour evenly into a prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with shredded cheeses.
  • 11
    Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
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