Italian Chicken Casserole

Lainey6605's Note:

This is a recipe for a creamy baked chicken spaghetti recipe. I enjoy this recipe because it doesn't contain any "cream of" soups and it's very simple to make. The creamy red sauce is just delicious, I think. This recipe is from Paula Deen.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup onion , chopped
• 3 garlic cloves , minced
• 3 cups chicken , cooked and chopped
• 2 (14 ½ ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic , basil and oregano
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese , softened
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese , shredded
• 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta , cooked and kept warm

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees; lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes, or until tender.
4. Stir in chicken, tomatoes and cream.
5. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
6. Add cream cheese and 1 cup mozzarella cheese; cook, stirring constantly until cheeses are melted.
7. Add pasta, tossing gently to coat.
8. Spoon into prepared baking dish.
9. Sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese.
10. Bake 30 minutes.

Reviews

[Loysgirl]

Made exactly as stated was great, whole family loved it. thanks for sharing

[2Bleu]

I cooked the chicken (1 large b/s breast) with the onions and garlic. I added salt, black pepper, and a dash of crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce. Since it called for 1/2 lb of pasta, I used just one can of diced tomatoes and half the mozzarella called for. As it was simmering, I thought.... 'Why bake it?' so I served it as a sauce over the spaghetti and it was enjoyed by us both. I will have to try baking this next time, but we were hungry, lol. Thanks for another great recipe Lainey, keep em comin! :)

[Chef Busydaddy]

Loved it! 3 cups cooked/chopped was about 1 and 1/8lbs just in case you're like me and clueless(;