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Cheesy Chicken Casserole
A comforting and cheesy baked chicken pasta dish that's perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
- 8 oz. uncooked cavatappi pasta
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1.5 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 3 garlic cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 (22.6-oz.) family-size can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 12 oz. colby Jack cheese, shredded and divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Coat a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- Sauté onion in oil until tender, then add chicken and garlic; cook until chicken is done. Mix in soup, sour cream, half of cheese, and Parmesan. Combine with pasta.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and browned.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with fresh parsley before serving.