Donna's Smoky Baked Italian Chicken Casserole

Name: Donna's Smoky Baked Italian Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless chicken, cooked and then diced; 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese; 6 ounces grated smoked cheddar cheese; 6 ounces grated smoked gouda cheese; 16 ounces cooked and drained penne rigate or 16 ounces rotini pasta; 26 ounces classico tomato and basil spaghetti sauce; 10 ounces classico sun-dried tomato pesto, in a glass container; 14 12 ounces of hunts fire roasted diced tomatoes; 8 ounces sliced mushrooms, drained; ½ cup onion, diced and sauteed; 1 teaspoon store bought roasted minced garlic; ½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; ¼ cup grated romano cheese or ¼ cup parmesan cheese; 12 slices of firm heirloom slicing tomatoes; 1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless chicken, cooked and then diced
16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
6 ounces grated smoked cheddar cheese
6 ounces grated smoked gouda cheese
16 ounces cooked and drained penne rigate or 16 ounces rotini pasta
26 ounces classico tomato and basil spaghetti sauce
10 ounces classico sun-dried tomato pesto, in a glass container
14 12 ounces of hunts fire roasted diced tomatoes
8 ounces sliced mushrooms, drained
½ cup onion, diced and sauteed
1 teaspoon store bought roasted minced garlic
½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated romano cheese or ¼ cup parmesan cheese
12 slices of firm heirloom slicing tomatoes
1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 350* and spray a 9x13 - deep dish glass baking dish - with a non stick spray.
2
Using a very large mixing bowl, add Chicken, Sauce, minced Garlic, Pesto, diced Tomatoes, Onions, Mushrooms, shredded Mozzarella, Cheddar and Gouda.
3
Add the Penne Rigate or Rotini noodles and mix well.
4
Pour the mixture into the glass baking dish.
5
Next mix the Romano or Parmesian cheese with the Italian bread crumbs and sprinkle over the top.
6
Cover with Aluminum foil.
7
Bake for 25 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
8
Remove the foil and add the 12 thick sliced tomatoes to the top of the Casserole ( make it pretty so each serving has a tomato on top )., Next drizzle them with the olive oil.,.
9
Bake the casserole for 15 minutes more or until the tomatoes are roasted and pretty ( keeping a watch on them so the tomatoes are not over cooked ).
10
Serve with a Simple salad and maybe some French Bread or Garlic Texas toast.
11
Enjoy!

1898

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

151

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless chicken, cooked and then diced, 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, 6 ounces grated smoked cheddar cheese, 6 ounces grated smoked gouda cheese, and more.

Yes, Donna's Smoky Baked Italian Chicken Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!