Ground Chicken Casserole Recipe

Name: Ground Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (225 g) box macaroni & cheese dinner mix (Kraft dinner); 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, for pasta dinner; 1/4 cup milk, for pasta dinner; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium walla walla onion, chopped (sweet); 1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, well drained; 1 lb ground chicken; fresh ground pepper; 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 1 cup fresh basil leaf, rolled and chopped in strips; breadcrumbs (optional); 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 (225 g) box macaroni & cheese dinner mix (Kraft dinner)
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, for pasta dinner
1/4 cup milk, for pasta dinner
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium walla walla onion, chopped (sweet)
1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, well drained
1 lb ground chicken
fresh ground pepper
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 cup fresh basil leaf, rolled and chopped in strips
breadcrumbs (optional)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Prepare pasta dinner as directed on package, with butter or margarine and milk.
3
Place in a 2 quart casserole.
4
Heat olive oil in large frypan, add chopped onion and sliced mushrooms, saute till onions are just turning brown, 5 minutes.
5
Add ground chicken, pepper and scramble fry with onions and mushrooms turning often until no longer pink, 5 to 8 minutes.
6
Add stewed tomatoes, simmer for 3 or 4 minutes.
7
Add chicken/tomato mixture to casserole.
8
Stir to mix with pasta.
9
Add chopped basil, turn several times to distribute through casserole.
10
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top of casserole and bread crumbs if using.
11
Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbling around edges and Parmesan is melted and crisp.
12
VARIATION:
13
Use chopped veggies, any that you have and a half pound of very lean hamburger.

537

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (225 g) box macaroni & cheese dinner mix (Kraft dinner), 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, for pasta dinner, 1/4 cup milk, for pasta dinner, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Ground 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!

Ground Chicken Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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