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cheesy chicken penne casserole

Recipe by
Kathleen Williams
Fort Lawn, SC

Great casserole for left over chicken the pimentos and green chilies makes it extraordinary

yield 9 -12
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cheesy chicken penne casserole

  • 2 c
    chicken, cooked chopped
  • 1 pkg
    penne pasta
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    chicken seasoning
  • 1 tsp
    poultry seasoning
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1 c
    chicken stock
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 1 can
    small green chilies
  • 1 sm
    jar of pimentos
  • 2 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 c
    sour cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • extra shredded cheese for topping
  • crushed saltines

How To Make cheesy chicken penne casserole

  • 1
    Boil pasta according to package and drain
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 350 grease a casserole dish and add cooked pasta
  • 3
    Drain the chilies and pimento into the chicken stock
  • 4
    Heat butter over med heat add flour and spices and cook for a minute.
  • 5
    Whisk in milk and chicken stock. Stir until thickened
  • 6
    Remove from heat and stir in cheese and stir until melted.
  • 7
    Stir in chicken, green chilies and pimentos add salt and pepper to taste
  • 8
    Pour sauce mixture over pasta and add sour cream stir to combine everything together
  • 9
    Top with shredded cheese then crushed saltines. Grate some butter over the crackers and bake for 30 minutes

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