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Baked Chicken Pasta Casserole

Baked chicken pasta casserole is the perfect comfort food that is packed with chicken, tomato sauce, and pasta.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked chicken pasta casserole, chicken pasta casserole
Prep Time: 50 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 516kcal
Author: Dawn

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup green pepper finely chopped
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon parsley dried
  • 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces uncooked rigatoni
  • 2 cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • In a skillet heat the olive oil. Add the chicken season with salt and pepper.  Cook until no longer pink about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Cook the rigatoni pasta for a minute or two according to the directions on the box.
  • Add the green pepper, onion, and garlic and cook until softened. Add the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce and stir in.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, and parsley. Add the cream and mix in. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Add the chicken back into the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Stir until well combined.
  • Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over top of the casserole.
  • Transfer to a casserole dish. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

Notes

  1. Chicken breast can be used instead of chicken thighs for this recipe. 
  2. If you prefer smaller chunks of tomato in casseroles, use petite diced tomatoes. 
  3. For lower sodium use no salt diced tomatoes and sauce. 
  4. To reheat leftovers in the oven, preheat the oven to 350, put the leftovers in an oven-safe dish cover it with aluminum foil, and heat until heated through.
  5. To reheat leftovers in the microwave,  place the leftovers in a microwave-safe dish, cover with a paper towel, and heat until heated through.
  6. The leftovers can also be frozen to be eaten at a later date.
 
 
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with the brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 59.9g | Protein: 19.2g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5.8g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 1391mg | Potassium: 1012mg | Fiber: 13.8g | Sugar: 13.8g | Calcium: 416mg | Iron: 11mg