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Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

Mouthwatering Million Dollar Chicken Casserole for Cozy Nights

This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole recipe brings comfort and luxury to your table, combining creamy sauce, tender chicken, and hearty pasta.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 3 cups Shredded Chicken Use leftover rotisserie chicken
  • 8 ounces Pasta Penne recommended
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat or low-fat
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Can use a blend
  • 6 slices Bacon Crispy, optional for vegetarian
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can substitute fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Diced onions can be substituted
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Optional: add parmesan cheese
  • Fresh Herbs Optional: parsley or chives for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cooking pot
  • baking dish
  • oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain.
  3. In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese with shredded cheddar until smooth.
  4. Mix in shredded chicken, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
  5. Fold in the cooked pasta and crispy bacon.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  8. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added nutrition, consider sneaking in some greens like spinach or broccoli. Perfect for meal prep, you can make it ahead and store it in the fridge or freezer.

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