Description
Paula Deen’s Amazing Chicken Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, creamy cheese, and pasta, all baked to perfection for a family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups chicken
cooked
cut in small bite-sized pieces
4 cups pasta
cooked and drained
3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion
finely chopped
2 garlic cloves
minced
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup milk
3 cups cheese
grated
with 1/2 cup reserved for sprinkling on top
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until soft.
- Stir in the flour, mixing well, and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and sour cream, cooking until the mixture thickens.
- Add the cooked chicken, pasta, and 2.5 cups of cheese to the skillet, and mix until everything is well combined.
- Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle with the reserved cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, consider using cream instead of milk. You can also add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (~1/6–1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Paula Deen, Chicken Casserole, Comfort Food, American Cuisine