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A quick and easy cheesy chicken casserole recipe that is made in only 30 minutes!
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This easy cheesy chicken casserole is an easy weeknight dish!

 

This easy cheesy chicken casserole is an easy holiday dish, and you can never have too many easy holiday dishes. Am I right? Just a little penne, some traditional marinara sauce, and lots of delicious cheese make this dish a hit for the whole family.

Cheesy Chicken Casserole on a white plate.

Easy Cheesy Chicken Casserole

I must say that the best part of the holidays this year has been the fact that I have found so many easy weeknight meals. With my husband and myself both traveling more with our jobs, it has been insane trying to get holiday meals planned. I have made sure that above all else, I have an easy holiday meal planned to take with me to holiday parties.

This easy cheesy chicken casserole is an easy weeknight dish!

Easy Cheesy Chicken Casserole

I guess in an ideal world I would be meal planning over the weekend, but a simple dinner dish like this one doesn’t require much planning ahead. As long as I have my few ingredients on hand, I know I can share a delicious meal for the holidays.

This easy cheesy chicken casserole is an easy weeknight dish!

How to Make Cheesy Chicken Casserole

To make this easy cheesy chicken casserole you only need a few ingredients on hand:

  • Barilla Penne Pasta
  • Barilla Red Sauce
  • Galbani Mozzarella
  • Galbani Ricotta
  • Cooked Shredded chicken
  • salt, pepper, oregano to taste

Normally I love a good casserole that I can place in the oven, but since I use cooked chicken breast in this dish, I don’t even have to wait for the oven to warm up.

Easy Cheesy Chicken Casserole

To get started, I boil the water to get my pasta all good and al dente. After I have drained out the water, I lower the stovetop temp and add in 2 jars of the Barilla red sauce. Stirring constantly. Once the red sauce and pasta are mixed completely, I then add 3 Tablespoons of Ricotta and 1/4 cup of Mozzarella. Allow these to melt together, and then add the cooked chicken last.

This easy cheesy chicken casserole is an easy weeknight dish!

I will then cover and cook for 15 minutes to allow all of the cheeses, sauce, and chicken time to melt together. I also like to add a little salt and pepper and oregano to flavor things up a little more.

Once everything is melted together, I then turn the stovetop to low and serve the family. It’s such a quick and easy weeknight meal, and it’s one the whole family enjoys.

I love this recipe, and I hope you do, too. You might also like these other recipes we’ve shares such as:

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Easy Cheesy Chicken Casserole

It’s funny how the holidays can fly by, but it is nice to always sit down and have a nice dinner, even if it is a quick one.

What’s your favorite holiday dinner option? I hope you will add this easy cheesy chicken casserole to your list of favorite quick recipes.

 This easy cheesy chicken casserole is an easy weeknight dish, and you can never have too many easy weeknight dishes.  Am I right? Just a little penne, some traditional marinara sauce, and lots of delicious cheese make this dish a hit for the whole family. I must say that the best part of back to school this year has been the fact that I have found so many easy weeknight meals.  With my husband and myself both traveling more with our jobs, it has been insane trying to get things organized at night.  I have made sure that above all else, I have an easy weeknight meal planned. Easy Cheesy Chicken Casserole I guess in an ideal world I would be meal planning over the weekend, but a simple dinner dish like this one doesn't require much planning ahead.  As long as I have my few ingredients on hand, I know I can share a delicious meal the whole family will enjoy. To make this easy cheesy chicken casserole you only need a few ingredients on hand: Barilla Penne Pasta Barilla Red Sauce Galbani Mozzarella Galbani Ricotta Cooked Shredded chicken salt, pepper, oregano to taste Normally I love a good casserole that I can place in the oven, but since I use cooked chicken breast in this dish, I don't even have to wait for the oven to warm up. Easy Cheesy Chicken Casserole To get started, I boil the water to get my pasta all good and al dente.  After I have drained out the water, I lower the stovetop temp and add in 2 jars of the Barilla red sauce.  Stirring constantly. Once the red sauce and pasta are mixed completely, I then add 3 Tablespoons of Ricotta and 1/4 cup of Mozzarella.  Allow these to melt together, and then add the cooked chicken last. I will then cover and cook for 15 minutes to allow all of the cheeses, sauce, and chicken time to melt together. I also like to add a little salt and pepper and oregano to flavor things up a little more. Once everything is melted together, I then turn the stovetop to low and serve the family.  It's such a quick and easy weeknight meal, and it's one the whole family enjoys. Easy Cheesy Chicken Casserole It's funny how our weeknights can fly by, but it is nice to always sit down and have a nice dinner, even if it is a quick one. WHat's your favorite weeknight dinner option?  I hope you will add this easy cheesy chicken casserole to your list of favorite quick recipes.

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Easy Cheesy Chicken Casserole

A quick and easy cheesy chicken casserole recipe that is made in only 30 minutes!
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 days
Cook Time 25 days
Servings 6
Calories 446kcal
Author Jennifer West

Ingredients

  • 1 box penne pasta
  • 2 jar pasta sauce Barilla red sauce
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella
  • 3 tbsp ricotta
  • salt, pepper, oregano to taste
  • 2 chicken breasts cooked and cubed

Instructions

  • Boil water in a medium saucepan and cook penne pasta until al dente. About 8 minutes.
  • Reduce heat and add both jars of red sauce.
  • Add the cubed and cooked chicken breast and stir. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the mozzarella and ricotta cheeses. Mix well.
  • Serve alone or with an Italian side salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1315mg | Potassium: 1204mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1069IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 4mg
**Nutrition facts are based on my best estimation for this recipe. They may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you might make to the recipe. For most accurate calculations, I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use with the recipe.
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