A Delicious Creamy, Chicken Pasta Casserole Recipe! | Casserole Series

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

cream of chicken soup

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: canned vegetable soup

Homemade broth is lower in sodium and can be made from scraps.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber while elbow macaroni is often cheaper.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cook pasta in a large pot according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, sautéed chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and frozen mixed vegetables; mix well.

Stir in black pepper and salt to taste.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.

Top with shredded cheddar cheese and sprinkle with bread crumbs for a crunchy topping.

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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