Description
This Crazy Good Casserole combines tender rotini pasta with shredded chicken, diced smoked turkey, and a creamy, cheesy sauce for a comforting and satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces rotini or penne pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 1 cup smoked turkey (diced)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil, then add chicken, turkey, and seasonings. Combine with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, and cheddar cheese.
- Combine and Bake: Mix cooked pasta with the sauce, pour into a baking dish, top with more cheese, and bake until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the casserole rest before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken and leftover turkey for a quick shortcut.
- You can make this casserole a day ahead—just cover and refrigerate before baking.
- Add a handful of steamed broccoli or peas for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
