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Homestyle Chicken Penne Casserole
1. Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish, like you're painting a canvas with a promise of good things to come.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your penne pasta and cook it just until al dente, according to the package instructions – it'll cook a tad more in the oven, so we don't want it too soft now.
3. Drain the pasta well, then in that same big ol' pot, mix together the cooked penne, chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley. Season with a touch of salt and pepper to taste.
4. Once mixed, pour half of this creamy creation into your prepared baking dish, sprinkle with a cup of the shredded cheese, and then layer the remaining pasta mixture on top.
5. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese evenly over the second layer, like a quilt of golden goodness.
6. In a small bowl, combine bre
Chicken Penne Casserole, my dears, is more than just a meal – it's a tapestry of love, trademark of a Midwestern kitchen, where each ingredient cuddles up cozily with the next. It reminds me of those bustling family reunions where the table was a panorama of chatty aunts and laughing children, and the casserole dishes were the centerpieces of our gatherings. This Chicken Penne Casserole, passed down through generations, has a special place in our family. It's the dish you'd make when the air gets nippy and you crave something heartwarming. Imagine the tender chunks of chicken, the creamy sauce, and the cheese-baked top, all brought together in one delightful dish that is as comforting as a hug from grandma.
Nothing pairs with Chicken Penne Casserole quite like a crisp green salad tossed with a simple vinaigrette, a side of steamed green beans or buttery corn. And for the finale, a slice of old-fashioned apple pie is the perfect nod to our Midwestern roots.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
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