cheesy baked chicken casserole

(2 RATINGS)
62 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on Oct 21, 2012

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

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make cheesy baked chicken casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Coat a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add diced processed American cheese and shredded Parmesan cheese.
  • Step 3
    Cook corkscrew pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 5
    Spoon into a prepared baking dish and press down with a wooden spoon.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 7
    Season with cajun seasoning, ground cumin and sea salt/black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 9
    Reduce to low heat, add chicken/mushroom mixture and cooked corkscrew pasta; stir well for 3 minutes until combined. Remove from heat.
  • Step 10
    Pour evenly into a prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with shredded cheeses.
  • Step 11
    Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

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Keyword: #Casserole
Keyword: #cheesy
Keyword: #baked
Keyword: #American
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles

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