Prep Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 1 hr
This casserole is to die for! It’s tender with a scrumptious, creamy sauce with loads of cheese. The simple sauce is made with sour cream and milk which guarantee a special creamy texture that I love to the bone! Sprinkle this with red pepper flakes for that captivating aroma. This chicken casserole is seriously amazing and one of the best casseroles you’ll ever make!
If desired, you can add some finely chopped tomatoes or hot chilli to the casserole for extra flavour. Also, feel free to use any cheese varieties. To serve, pair this amazing chicken casserole with a vegetable salad or baked vegetables for a simple meal perfect for the entire family!
Ingredients
3 tbsp butter
2 c. chicken, cooked, cut in small bite-sized pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp flour
1 c. milk
1/2 c. sour cream
3 c. cheese, grated (cheddar, Colby jack, Swiss, or a combination), with 1/2 c. reserved for sprinkling on top
4 c. pasta, cooked and drained (approximately 2 c. uncooked); also use penne, cavatappi, or rigatoni
salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
How to make Paula Deen’s Amazing Chicken Casserole
Step 1: In butter, fry the onion and garlic. Stir in the flour and continue to cook for no more than a minute.
Step 2: To the onion and garlic, add the milk and sour cream. Stir well and cook until thick. Add the cheese and give it another stir.
Step 3: Now, add the chicken along with the pasta, salt, and red pepper flakes. Toss and pour everything in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Step 4: Place the pan in the preheated 350 degrees F oven and bake the casserole for about 20 to 30 minutes or until the cheese begins bubbling.
Step 5: Serve and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 c. chicken, cooked, cut in small bite-sized pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 c. milk
- 1/2 c. sour cream
- 3 c. cheese, grated (cheddar, Colby jack, Swiss, or a combination), with 1/2 c. reserved for sprinkling on top
- 4 c. pasta, cooked and drained (approximately 2 c. uncooked); also use penne, cavatappi, or rigatoni
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
Step 1: In butter, fry the onion and garlic. Stir in the flour and continue to cook for no more than a minute.
Step 2: To the onion and garlic, add the milk and sour cream. Stir well and cook until thick. Add the cheese and give it another stir.
Step 3: Now, add the chicken along with the pasta, salt, and red pepper flakes. Toss and pour everything in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Step 4: Place the pan in the preheated 350 degrees F oven and bake the casserole for about 20 to 30 minutes or until the cheese begins bubbling.
Step 5: Serve and enjoy!
