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A Few of My Favorite Things Casserole

A warm, easy bake mixing chicken, pasta, broccoli, and cheese into a comforting dish that's perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
  • 2 cups cooked pasta
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Can substitute with low-fat cheese
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup Low-sodium version recommended
  • 1 cup milk Can use skim or low-fat milk
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Topping ingredients
  • 1 cup crushed crackers For topping
  • 2 tbsp melted butter For topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, pasta, broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the crushed crackers with the melted butter, then sprinkle over the casserole.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 90-95 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  2. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Consider portion control for weight loss and diabetes-friendly servings.