Chicken and Pasta with Vodka Sauce Casserole
Creamy Chicken and Pasta Vodka Sauce Casserole, made with tender chicken, pasta, bacon, and rich vodka sauce, is an easy, comforting one-dish dinner perfect for busy nights.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 585kcal
Ingredients
- 12-16 ounces uncooked rotini pasta (go with less pasta for a saucier result, more for a firmer casserole)
- 2 cups rotisserie or leftover chicken chopped or shredded
- 10 ounces frozen peas (or broccoli)
- 3 slices bacon cooked & crumbled
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 large cloves)
- 24 ounces jarred vodka sauce or homemade vodka sauce (approximately 2 ½ cups)
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Garnish: chopped fresh basil, grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a 13x9-inch, extra deep, baking dish with oil.
- Add uncooked pasta, chopped chicken, frozen peas, crumbled bacon, minced garlic, vodka sauce, chicken stock, and half and half into baking dish. Stir to mix.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Remove casserole from oven, stir, and check to see if pasta has reached al dente stage. If the pasta is still a little hard, cover and place back into oven for another 5-10 minutes.
- Remove casserole from the oven, uncover, and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Place back in the oven, uncovered, and bake for 10 more minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Garnish with chopped basil and serve immediately. Serve Parmesan cheese on the side.
Notes
STORE/FREEZE/REHEAT
Store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze cooled casserole, either as is or in portions, in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Reheat covered casserole in a 350°F oven or in the microwave until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 2mg
