Rotini Chicken Casserole

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022
Pasta dishes are a favorite in our family. I changed the original recipe to suit our tastes...and we all think this comforting casserole is delicious. I like to accompany it with a tossed green salad. —Ruth Lee of Troy, Ontario

Ingredients

  • 2-3/4 cups uncooked tricolor rotini or spiral pasta
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen Italian-blend vegetables
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup crushed cornflakes

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute onion, celery and garlic in oil until tender. Drain pasta; place in a bowl, Add the onion mixture, chicken, soup, milk, frozen vegetables, cheese, parsley, thyme and salt.
  2. Pour into a shallow 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cornflakes; spritz with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 341 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 698mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate, 3g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable.