Why Make This Chicken Casserole
Why Make This Chicken Casserole
Why Make This Chicken Casserole
My favorite part about a recipe like this, is that you don’t really need
a recipe at all! Like any good chef will tell you, “a good recipe is
cooking without a recipe”, and that’s how this pasta dish came to
be!
Ingredient Notes
Pasta – I used pasta shells, feel free to use your favorite
type of pasta in this dish, such as bow tie pasta, penne,
rigatoni, etc.!
Chicken – Breasts boneless, skinless, chopped in small 1
inch pieces. You can use chicken thighs as well.
Olive Oil – Substitute sunflower, safflower or avocado oil.
Butter – I used unsalted to control the sodium in the dish.
Tomatoes – Diced tomatoes, canned. You can also use
crushed tomatoes.
Chicken Broth – I always opt for low sodium.
Herbs – Dried oregano and basil. You can also use a
blend of Italian seasoning.
Garlic and Onion – Essential flavor enhancers.
Red Pepper Flakes – For a little heat. You can substitute
with hot sauce, or nothing at all, if you don’t want any heat.
Mozzarella Cheese – Shredded. Feel free to use your
preference of cheese such as Parmesan, Emmental,
Monterey Jack, my only recommendation is to shred your
own cheese.
Leftovers
Store leftover chicken casserole in an airtight container in the fridge.
It will keep for 3-5 days, just make sure it’s properly cooled before
storing!
How To Freeze
BAKED
1. Let the casserole fully cool down to room temperature.
Cover the dish well with both plastic wrap and foil. Store in
the freezer for 4-6 months.
2. Thaw the casserole fully in the fridge for 24 hours. Preheat
the oven to 375°F, and let the casserole sit at room
temperature for about 30 minutes.
3. Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes or
until heated through.
UNBAKED
1. Assemble the casserole as stated in the recipe up to and
including step 6.
2. Cover the dish well with both plastic wrap and foil. Store in
the freezer for 4-6 months.
3. Thaw the casserole fully in the fridge for 24 hours. Preheat
the oven to 375°F, and let the casserole sit at room
temperature for about 30 minutes.
4. Bake the casserole as per the recipe instructions.