Crazy Good Chicken Pasta Casserole Recipe
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Crazy Good Chicken Pasta Casserole. A hearty dish that combines tender chicken, savory bacon, creamy cheese, and pasta for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Pasta Casserole:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 6 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cans of cream of chicken soup
- 1 16-ounce box of dried spiral pasta
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large Roma tomato, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Fry the Bacon: In a skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Crumble and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and cook them in the same skillet with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Preheat and Cook Pasta: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and return to the pot.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, chopped tomato, and half of the shredded cheese to the pasta. Stir until well combined.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the mixture to a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Top with the crumbled bacon and remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Chicken Pasta Casserole, Chicken Bacon Pasta Bake, Easy Casserole Recipe
