Chicken Casserole Italiano
A classic Italian-inspired casserole made with tender chicken, velvety sauce, and crispy pasta. A satisfying and flavorful meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound boneless chicken breastscut into 1-inch pieces
- ●1 cup velvety tomato saucehomemade or store-bought
- ●8 oz casserole pastasuch as penne or rigatoni
- ●1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheesefreshly grated
- ●1/4 cup milkwhole or 2%
- ● salt
- ● freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the pasta al dente, then set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- 6
In the same skillet, add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
- 7
Stir in the milk and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- 8
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with the sauce until coated.
- 9
Transfer the pasta mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 10
Top with the cooked chicken and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese.
- 11
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- 12
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.