Chicken and Mushroom Pasta Bake

Desperate for an easy weeknight meal? Craving a pasta dish smothered in creamy cheese sauce? Then look no further! This easy chicken mushroom pasta bake recipe is a great meal your entire family will love!

Italian meals are always comforting. Chicken and pasta baked in a luscious mushroom sauce with gooey mozzarella—what’s not to love?

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• Why you'll love this recipe   
• Ingredients
• Instructions 
• Equipment
• FAQ's
• Test kitchen tips
• Variations
• Storage
• Related recipes
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• Chicken Mushroom Pasta Bake

Why you'll love this recipe   

✔️ The 30-minute cook time makes this a great recipe for last-minute dinners when you don't have much energy.

✔️ A one-pot meal means less mess and quicker cleanup!

✔️ No need to rush to the grocery store since this simple recipe is made with basic pantry staples—you can use leftover or rotisserie chicken!

Ingredients

Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements. 

• rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breasts
• wide egg noodles
• golden mushroom soup
• cream of chicken soup
• canned sliced mushrooms
• evaporated milk
• shredded mozzarella cheese
• panko bread crumbs
• butter
• garlic salt

Instructions 

This is an overview of the instructions. For complete directions, scroll down to the bottom.

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9x13 casserole with nonstick cooking spray, set aside. 
2. Cook pasta to al dente and drain well. Toss in 1 tablespoon of butter and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder. 
3. Add both cans of soup and evaporated milk to the large stockpot the pasta was cooked in. (You could use a large bowl, but why dirty another pan?) Whisk to combine. 
4. Add the cooked, diced chicken, canned mushrooms (with liquid), cooked pasta, and half the shredded cheese. Stir to combine. Then, spoon the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. 
5. Melt 1 tablespoon butter. Mix with the panko bread crumbs and sprinkle over the casserole. 
6. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Place under the broiler for a minute or two (watch carefully!) until the top is golden brown.

Equipment

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FAQ's

Test kitchen tips

• Cook the egg noodles in salted, boiling water for about 8 minutes until they are just tender—not too soft but not too hard. 
• The chicken mushroom pasta is done baking when the breadcrumb topping turns golden brown.
• If you’re using rotisserie chicken, freeze the carcass and use it to make homemade chicken stock later.
• Make sure you don’t drain the liquid from the can of sliced mushrooms because you need it for the mushroom sauce!

Variations

• Easily substitute skinless chicken thighs for skinless chicken breasts if you prefer. As long as the chicken is cooked, you're good to go.
• Toss in a handful of cherry tomatoes or a jar of sundried tomatoes for a burst of fresh, zingy flavor.
• You could also stir in some other veggies, like peas or asparagus.
• Feel free to garnish your creamy pasta bake with chopped parsley, thyme, kosher salt, or ground black pepper.
• On the other hand, add a little kick of heat with some red pepper flakes. 
• Shred fresh parmesan on your pasta dish—can you ever have too much cheese? I think not!

Storage

Refrigerate—Store leftover chicken mushroom pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

Freezer—Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to three months.

Reheat—Reheat refrigerated chicken mushroom pasta in the microwave or in a large skillet on the stovetop. Add a splash of chicken broth, vegetable broth, or milk to the creamy sauce since it dries out a bit in the fridge.

Related recipes

• Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo Casserole is another simple but tasty pasta bake featuring tender noodles and rich, creamy alfredo sauce.
• If you’re a real cheese fan, try this Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti. The cheesy sauce is made with cream cheese, gruyere, and cheddar!
• Old-Fashioned Chicken Tetrazzini makes an easy weeknight dinner but is still fancy enough for guests! Use cremini mushrooms to make the mushroom sauce from scratch.
• Ham and Noodle Casserole - we love the salty/creamy pasta casserole.

Serve with

• Tomatoes pair great with cheesy pasta! Heirloom Tomato Salad will give a crisp, fresh pop of flavor to your chicken mushroom pasta bake.
• Want a side of veggies but don’t have time to roast them? Three-Ingredient Steamed Green Beans are both quick and delicious.
• Finally, enjoy White Chocolate Covered Strawberries for a light and refreshing sweet treat after this decadent, hearty meal.

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