Easy Chicken Pasta Casserole with Veggies: A Comforting Family Dinner
Creamy Chicken Pasta Casserole with Mixed Vegetables
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This chicken pasta casserole is a warm and hearty dish loaded with tender chicken, al dente pasta, and vibrant mixed vegetables—all swimming in a creamy sauce that’ll satisfy the whole family on chilly evenings.
Why You’ll Love This Chicken Pasta Casserole
- One‐pot comfort: Combines protein, veggies, and carbs in an easy bake.
- Family‐friendly: Mild flavors kids and adults both adore.
- Customizable: Swap in your favorite cheese or toss in fresh herbs.
Ingredients for Chicken Pasta Casserole
- 1 cup dry fusilli pasta
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
How to Make Chicken Pasta Casserole
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Cook the fusilli pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- In the same bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add shredded chicken and thawed mixed vegetables. Stir until everything is evenly coated in the creamy sauce.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is golden. For an extra‐golden crust, broil for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Carbs: 35 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 3 g | Sodium: 926 mg
- Saturated Fat: 6 g | Cholesterol: 47 mg
Serving & Storage Tips
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives for a flavor and color pop.
- Leftovers keep beautifully in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Enjoy your hearty chicken pasta casserole with family tonight!
Original recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/69193/chicken-and-pasta-casserole-with-mixed-vegetables/
Chicken and Pasta Casserole with Mixed Vegetables
This creamy chicken pasta casserole is easy to make with lots of vegetables; great comfort food for chilly evenings and will please the whole family!
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Cook the fusilli pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- In the same bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add shredded chicken and thawed mixed vegetables. Stir until everything is evenly coated in the creamy sauce.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is golden. For an extra‐golden crust, broil for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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