cheesy baked chicken casserole
(2 RATINGS)
This is a good chicken casserole recipe, filled with more cheese.
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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
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Step 2Coat a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add diced processed American cheese and shredded Parmesan cheese.
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Step 3Cook corkscrew pasta according to package directions; drain.
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Step 4In 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.
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Step 5Spoon into a prepared baking dish and press down with a wooden spoon.
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Step 6Heat 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.
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Step 7Season with cajun seasoning, ground cumin and sea salt/black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Step 8Melt 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.
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Step 9Reduce to low heat, add chicken/mushroom mixture and cooked corkscrew pasta; stir well for 3 minutes until combined. Remove from heat.
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Step 10Pour evenly into a prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with shredded cheeses.
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Step 11Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
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Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#Casserole
Keyword:
#cheesy
Keyword:
#baked
Keyword:
#American
Keyword:
#dinner ideas
Ingredient:
Chicken
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Category:
Casseroles
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