Chicken with Pasta and Cheese
Updated October 15, 2023
This chicken casserole recipe is easy to make and a great meal for any night of the week. Chicken and vegetables help turn these delicious shells and cheese into a hearty meal for 6. Choose cheddar cheese soup or a spicy cheese soup. I originally made this with a cheese and pepper jack soup, but it has apparently been discontinued.
Use your favorite brand of macaroni and cheese in this casserole.
Prep Time: 18 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Total Time: 48 minutes
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Heat oven to 350 F.
- Prepare the macaroni and cheese following the package directions; set aside.
- Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish or spray with cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-low heat; add green onions and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
- Add the prepared shells and cheese, diced chicken, thawed frozen vegetables, black pepper, soup, and shredded cheese to the green onions. Stir and heat through.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and toss with the breadcrumbs; sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake the chicken casserole for 25 minutes, or until the topping browned and the filling is bubbly.
Serves 6
Calories per serving: 377Fat per serving: 13.0g