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How to Make Pantry Chicken Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to easy and comforting meals, a chicken casserole is always a top contender. This Pantry Chicken Casserole is a versatile and delicious dish that can be made with ingredients you likely already have on hand. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a meal to feed a crowd, this casserole is a go-to recipe that never disappoints.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper - stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®), undrained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can mild chopped green chile peppers
  • 4 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a large casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until their liquid is released, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in processed cheese food, diced tomatoes with juice, diced tomatoes and green chiles with juice, and mild chile peppers. Cook and stir until cheese has melted, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cooked pasta and chicken. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

    • Nutrition

    502 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 92mg
    • Sodium: 949mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 300mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 527mg

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