Creamy Italian Chicken Casserole

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Creamy Italian Chicken Casserole recipe with Rigatoni pasta

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 can cream of chicken soup
	1 can cream of mushroom soup
	1/2 cup half-and-half
	8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
	1 package Italian cheese blend , shredded
	4 cans mushroom pieces , drained
	1 cup green onion , chopped ( using some of the green )
	1 package rigatoni pasta

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

665

Sugar

Fat

27g

Creamy Italian Chicken Casserole is a delicious and filling recipe that will satisfy any comfort food cravings. This dish combines tender, juicy chicken with a creamy, cheesy sauce and is served over al dente rigatoni pasta. The addition of mushrooms and green onions provides a pop of flavor and freshness that cuts through the richness of the sauce. It is a classic Midwestern recipe that is perfect for a family dinner or to impress guests at a dinner party. The mild Italian cheese blend adds flavor without being too overpowering, making this dish kid-friendly.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	In a medium-sized bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and half-and-half until well combined.
3.	In a large casserole dish, place the boneless, skinless chicken breast halves.
4.	Pour the soup mixture over the chicken.
5.	Sprinkle the shredded Italian cheese blend over the chicken and sauce.
6.	Add the drained mushroom pieces and chopped green onions to the dish.
7.	Bake the casserole, uncovered, for approximately 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is golden brown.
8.	While the casserole is baking, cook the rigatoni pasta according to package directions.
9.	Serve hot, spooning the chicken and sauce over the pasta.

PROS

This casserole is easy to make and packed with rich, savory flavor.

The combination of cream of chicken and mushroom soup with Italian cheese blend creates a mouth-watering sauce.

It is a great recipe to make for a family dinner or entertaining guests.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories, fat, and sodium.

It is not recommended for those on low-salt or low-fat diets.

Some people may find the sauce too rich.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy addition to any diet.
Mushrooms are low in calories and fat, high in fiber, and contain various vitamins and minerals that support immunity and overall health.
Rigatoni pasta is a good source of carbohydrates, which are important for energy.