Creamy Monterey Chicken Pasta
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.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 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.