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.
