Best Cheddar Cheese Chicken Pasta Bake Recipes
CHICKEN, CHEESE, AND PENNE PASTA BAKE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Heat oven to 350 F. Grease a 2- to 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
- Cook the penne pasta in boiling salted water following package directions. Drain in a colander and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, mushrooms, and Creole seasoning.
- Cook until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the mushrooms are lightly browned, stirring frequently.
- Remove the chicken and mushroom mixture to a bowl and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet and add the minced garlic . Cook, stirring, for about 1 minute.
- Blend the flour into the butter mixture until smooth and bubbly.
- Continue to cook the flour and butter roux for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the milk and chicken broth and continue to cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
- To the sauce, add 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese and about half of the Parmesan cheese; cook until the cheese has melted, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the chicken and mushroom mixture and the artichokes. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
- Combine the sauce and pasta; transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheeses and sprinkle lightly with paprika, if using.
- Bake for about 20 to 30 minutes, until lightly browned and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 942 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 25 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHEDDAR CHICKEN SPAGHETTI
I actually created this chicken spaghetti recipe out of desperation. My son Charlie was a picky eater when he was young, so I put together some of the things he likes. To this day, he says it's his favorite dish! -Ann Robinson, Dauphin Island, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, 1 cup cheese, soup, milk, pimientos if desired, salt and pepper. Drain spaghetti; add to the chicken mixture and toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
CHEDDAR BAKED CHICKEN
This recipe is very quick and easy to prepare. The flavors blend to make it rather tasty. It is great with plain white rice and your favorite vegetable. Why not give it a try?
Provided by Judy
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a medium baking dish with 1/4 cup melted butter.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a separate bowl, beat together the egg and milk. In a third bowl, mix the cheese, bread crumbs, cereal. Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, then press in the breadcrumb mixture to coat. Arrange in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle 2 tablespoons butter evenly over chicken.
- Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until coating is golden brown and chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 119.5 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 866 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
WHITE CHEDDAR SHELLS
My kids and I love mac and cheese. We always get it in the bread bowls when we're at a restaurant, but with three cheeses, these white cheddar shells are filling on their own. -Steven Schend, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in the milk and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted; stir in pasta. Serve in bread bowls if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
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