Dinner

Chipotle Ranch Chicken Casserole

Tender ranch chicken and vegetables melt into a creamy sauce that clings to every strand of multigrain pasta, while a golden blanket of melted Mexican cheese crowns each comforting bite.

Recipe and photo by EatingWell, shared here with credit. View the Original

Chipotle Ranch Chicken Casserole
Total
1 hr 15 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Serves
8

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
269
Protein
23g
Carbs
25g
Fat
8g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
5g
Sodium
464mg

Ingredients

  • 6 oz dried multigrain penne or rotini pasta
  • Reserved Slow-Cooked Ranch Chicken and Vegetables (about 8 cups; see associated recipe)
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese (2 ounces)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well. In a large bowl combine the reserved chicken-vegetable mixture, the flour, and cooked pasta. Spread into a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Cover with foil.
  2. Bake 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.