Description

This Creamy Monterey Chicken Pasta. Is the epitome of comfort food. Blending tender chicken, spinach, and Monterey Jack cheese. In a creamy sauce. That hugs every bite of elbow macaroni. The dish is topped. With a layer of golden, bubbly cheese. And crunchy French fried onions. Making it irresistible. Perfect for a cozy family dinner. Or a potluck. This casserole is easy to prepare. Ahead of time. And bake when ready. The combination of flavors. And textures. Makes this dish a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. And it’s sure to become a favorite. In your household.

Ingredients

Scale

4 c of cooked chicken, chopped

2 (10.5-ounce) cans of unsalted cream of chicken soup

1/2 of a 10-ounce package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 1/4 c of milk

1 1/4 c of chicken broth

2 c of shredded Monterey Jack cheese

8 ounces of uncooked elbow macaroni

1 (6-ounce) can of French fried onions

Instructions

Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish. With cooking spray.

In a large mixing bowl. Combine the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, spinach, milk, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese. And half of the French fried onions. Mix in the uncooked pasta. Until everything is well incorporated.

Transfer the pasta mixture. Into the prepared baking dish. Cover the dish. And refrigerate it overnight.
When ready to bake. Remove the casserole. From the refrigerator. And take off the cover.

Preheat your oven to 350ºF.

Sprinkle the rest of 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese. And the other half of the French fried onions. Over the top of the casserole. Bake it, uncovered, for 1 hour. Or until fully heated through. And the top is golden. And bubbly.

Notes

To make this Creamy Monterey Chicken Pasta gluten-free. Simply swap out the regular elbow macaroni. For your favorite gluten-free pasta. Additionally, make sure the cream of chicken soup. And French fried onions you use. Are certified gluten-free. Many brands offer gluten-free alternatives. That works perfectly in this recipe. With these easy substitutions. You can enjoy all the creamy, cheesy goodness of this dish. Without any gluten. Making it a perfect choice. For those with dietary restrictions.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour