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Crazy Good Casserole – Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake πŸ§€πŸ₯¦πŸ—

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    Ingredients

    • πŸ— 4–5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)

    • πŸ₯¦ 3 cups fresh broccoli florets (lightly steamed or blanched)

    • 🍲 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of chicken soup

    • πŸ§€ 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

    • 🍝 1 box (16 oz) spiral pasta (rotini or fusilli)

    • πŸ§„ 1 tablespoon garlic powder

    • πŸ§‚ Salt and pepper, to taste

    • 🧴 Non-stick cooking spray

    Optional Add-Ins (for extra flavor):

    • Β½ teaspoon smoked paprika

    • Β½ teaspoon onion powder

    • ΒΌ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)

    Instructions

    1️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
    Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

    2️⃣ Boil the Pasta:
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spiral pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

    3️⃣ Steam the Broccoli:
    Lightly steam or blanch the broccoli for 2–3 minutes, just until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.

    4️⃣ Mix the Casserole:
    In the same pot used for pasta, combine cooked chicken, broccoli, both cans of cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Stir well until evenly coated.

    5️⃣ Assemble:
    Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Pour in the chicken-broccoli mixture, spreading it evenly.
    Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese and sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.

    6️⃣ Bake:
    Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on top.

    7️⃣ Serve:
    Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives if you’d like. Serve with garlic bread or salad for a complete meal.

    Notes

    Storage Tips

    • Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days.

    • Freeze: Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.

    • Reheat: Warm in oven at 350Β°F until hot or microwave individual servings.

    • Author: niold.com