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Crazy Good Casserole: Cheesy Chicken and Smoked Turkey Pasta Bake Recipe

Crazy Good Casserole: Cheesy Chicken and Smoked Turkey Pasta Bake Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crazy Good Casserole. A cheesy, creamy dish loaded with chicken, smoked turkey, and pasta, perfect for a cozy family dinner.


Ingredients

Scale

Pasta:

  • 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)

Chicken and Turkey Mixture:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup chopped smoked turkey

Sauce and Cheese:

  • 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Garnish:

  • Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Cook pasta, drain, and set aside.
  2. Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a skillet, cook onion until softened, add garlic, cook briefly, then remove from heat.
  3. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine soup, sour cream, milk, spices, half of cheddar cheese, pasta, chicken, turkey, onion, and garlic.
  4. Bake: Pour mixture into dish, top with remaining cheeses, bake for 20–25 minutes until golden. Garnish and serve.

Notes

  • For added heat, stir in crushed red pepper or jalapeños.
  • Perfect for using up leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 510
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg