Cheesy Garlic Chicken Rigatoni Casserole with a Creamy Sauce
A comforting casserole that combines rigatoni pasta, shredded chicken, and a creamy cheese sauce for a delicious weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the rigatoni pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni, shredded chicken, minced garlic, and cheese sauce in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, it can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg