Description
A comforting, creamy, cheesy pasta bake that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This hearty casserole uses rotisserie chicken for convenience and layers of rich flavor from cream cheese, sour cream, and a medley of cheeses.
Ingredients
Pasta & Casserole Base:
- 16 oz linguini (or substitute with fettuccine, spaghetti, or bucatini)
- ¼ cup butter (for buttering the casserole dish)
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Tetrazzini Sauce Base:
- 2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of chicken condensed soup
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried parsley (plus more for topping)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguini until al dente, following package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3️⃣ Prepare Sauce Base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, minced garlic, sour cream, chicken broth, parsley, pepper, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
4️⃣ Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta, shredded rotisserie chicken, and half of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses to the sauce. Toss until the noodles are well coated and evenly combined.
5️⃣ Assemble Casserole: Butter the bottom and sides of a casserole dish. Pour the pasta mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses over the top. Add a dash of dried parsley for garnish.
6️⃣ Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
7️⃣ Serve: Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Serve with warm dinner rolls or Texas toast, and a green side like steamed broccoli or a crisp salad.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
- Customizations: Feel free to add sautéed mushrooms or peas for extra veggies. Swap out rotisserie chicken for cooked turkey if preferred.
- Spices: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or seasoning salt for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6