Simple Chicken and Mushroom Casserole - Guide Recipe
With only a few basic pantry staples and about 25 minutes , you can serve your family a wholesome , nutritious , and CHEESY pasta bake. It makes mealtime simple , so that you can focus on other more important things. Homework? Laundry? Baths? The list goes on , but at least you don’t have to worry about what’s for dinner!
Simple Chicken and Mushroom Casserole
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces uncooked small pasta I use mini penne
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 2/3 cup flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups cooked diced chicken
- 1 16 ounce package sliced fresh mushrooms (approximately 4-5 cups)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Cook pasta until just al dente , according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile , preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until tender , approximately 7-8 minutes. Remove mushrooms from skillet and set aside.
- Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet. Add flour and stir to cook for about 1 minute. Whisk in broth , milk , salt and thyme and bring to a simmer , stirring constantly. Allow sauce to cook until it thickens , whisking regularly so that the sauce is smooth (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat , stir in cooked pasta , mushrooms , and chicken.
- Transfer chicken mixture to prepared dish. Top with mozzarella and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Cover and bake for about 15 minutes. Remove cover and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes , or until bubbly and heated through.
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