Chicken Pasta Casserole

Name: Chicken Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup penne pasta; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 chicken tenderloins, cut into chunks; 1 tablespoon dried minced onion; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; garlic powder, to taste; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup; 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup; 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, of your choice; 1 cup dry breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Chicken Casserole Diner-Style

Time: 1 hour

Yield: 4 servings

About

Now the name may seem basic, but the flavor is anything but! Chicken Pasta Casserole stars tender, golden-brown chunks of chicken and bouncy penne pasta, draped in a truly beautiful chicken-mushroom-cream sauce, all of which is mixed with crisp vegetables. The crunchy parmesan breadcrumb topping just puts a bow on the whole package. You'll be quite happy with Chicken Pasta Casserole for dinner tonight and for many nights to come!

Ingredients

1 cup penne pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 chicken tenderloins, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
garlic powder, to taste
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, of your choice
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2 -Lightly coat a medium baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 3 -In a large pot of lightly salted, boiling water, add the penne and cook, while stirring occasionally, until al dente, according to the package directions.

Step 4 -Drain the pasta.

Step 5 -In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.

Step 6 -Add the chicken pieces to the hot oil and season them with the minced onion, the basil, the parsley, the garlic powder, the salt, and the pepper.

Step 7 -Cook the chicken pieces, stirring frequently, until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 5-8 minutes.

Step 8 -Add the cooked pasta, the cream of chicken soup, the cream of mushroom soup, and the mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir to combine.

Step 9 -Transfer the chicken mixture to the prepared baking dish.

Step 10 -In a small bowl, add the breadcrumbs, the parmesan, and the melted butter and stir to combine.

Step 11 -Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.

Step 12 -Bake until bubbly and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Step 13 -Serve hot.

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