Paula Deen’s Amazing Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

2 cups chicken, cooked, cut in small bite-sized pieces

4 cups pasta, cooked and drained (approximately 2 cups uncooked); penne, cavatappi, or rigatoni works well

3 tablespoons butter

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons flour

1/2 cup sour cream

1 cup milk

3 cups cheese, grated (cheddar, colby jack, Swiss, or a combination), with 1/2 cup reserved for sprinkling on top

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease the inside of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the flour and whisk together for about 1 minute, this will allow the flour to cook just a little before adding the other ingredients. Add the sour cream and milk, and continue whisking until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and add all but ½ cup of the cheese. Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, cooked chicken, and cooked pasta. Stir together, then layer evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top of the casserole and bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted and the sauce is bubbly. Remove the casserole and let it sit for about 15 minutes prior to serving.Popular Recipes Old-Fashioned Pancakes Old-Fashioned Pancakes Chicken Fried Steak - Pioneer Woman Chicken Fried Steak - Pioneer Woman Duncan Hines Pineapple Upside Down Cake Duncan Hines Pineapple Upside Down Cake Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese

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