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CHICKEN AND PASTA CASSEROLE WITH MIXED VEGETABLES

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I dreamt up this recipe on my way home from work one night to use the ingredients I had on hand. It's a great comfort food for chilly winter evenings!

Provided by JENTOP

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup dry fusilli pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 chicken tenderloins, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place fusilli pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in the skillet, and season with minced onion, salt and pepper, garlic powder, basil, and parsley. Cook until chicken juices run clear. Mix in the cooked pasta, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and mixed vegetables. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and butter. Spread evenly over the casserole.
Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 926 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CHICKEN PENNE CASSEROLE

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This is my family's favorite casserole recipe. I make it every week or two and we never tire of it. I like that I can clean my kitchen and then relax while it bakes. It won't disappoint! -Carmen Vanosch, Vernon, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, peppers and seasonings; saute until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a blender, pulse tomatoes and tomato paste, covered, until blended. Add to chicken mixture. Stir in broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until slightly thickened, 10-15 minutes. , Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Spoon half of the mixture into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheeses. Repeat layers. , Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, 15-20 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 28g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 1357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 47g protein.