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Paula Deen’s Amazing Chicken Casserole

A delightful combination of creamy sauce, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked pasta that will satisfy your cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cups cooked pasta approximately 2 cups uncooked; penne, cavatappi, or rigatoni works best
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 cups grated cheese cheddar, Colby jack, Swiss, or a combination, with 1/2 cup reserved for topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux. Slowly add the milk and sour cream, whisking until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the grated cheese, allowing it to melt smoothly into the sauce.
  5. Add the cooked chicken, pasta, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the sauce, tossing everything together until evenly coated.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a prepared 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of cheese on top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes or until the cheese on top is bubbling and golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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