Creamy chicken casserole is a very tender casserole with creamy sauce and lots of cheese.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
American
INGREDIENTS
2 cups chicken, cooked, cut in small bite-sized pieces (U can use our guide: How to Cook Shredded Chicken)
4 cups pasta, cooked and drained (approximately 2 cups uncooked); penne, cavatappi, or rigatoni works well
3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped small
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup milk
3 cups cheese, grated (cheddar, Colby jack, Swiss, or a combination), with 1/2 cup reserved for sprinkling on top
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
1Fry the onion and garlic in butter. Add flour, stir, cook for no more than 1 minute.
2Add milk and sour cream, whisk and cook until thick. Then add the cheese and stir again.
3Add chicken, pasta, salt, red pepper flakes. Toss and place in a prepared baking dish (9 * 13 inches). Bake in preheated to 350 F oven for 20-30 minutes or until cheese starts bubbling.