Go Back
PAULA DEEN’S AMAZING CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Paula Deen’s Amazing Chicken Casserole

Creamy chicken casserole is a very tender casserole with creamy sauce and lots of cheese.
5 from 346 votes
Print Save
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken, cooked, cut in small bite-sized pieces (U can use our guide: How to Cook Shredded Chicken)
  • 4 cups pasta, cooked and drained (approximately 2 cups uncooked); penne, cavatappi, or rigatoni works well
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 cups cheese, grated (cheddar, Colby jack, Swiss, or a combination), with 1/2 cup reserved for sprinkling on top
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Fry the onion and garlic in butter. Add flour, stir, cook for no more than 1 minute.
  • Add milk and sour cream, whisk and cook until thick. Then add the cheese and stir again.
  • Add chicken, pasta, salt, red pepper flakes. Toss and place in a prepared baking dish (9 * 13 inches). Bake in preheated to 350 F oven for 20-30 minutes or until cheese starts bubbling.
Pin This Recipe