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Chicken Casserole Freezer Meals for Stress-Free Dinners baked golden and creamy in a casserole dish
Emma Carter

Chicken Casserole Freezer Meals for Stress-Free Dinners

A creamy chicken casserole packed with vegetables and pasta that freezes beautifully and reheats into a comforting, hearty dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups cooked chicken breast
  • 1 cup carrots
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup mushrooms
  • 1 small onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups cooked pasta shells
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.75 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and mushrooms until softened.
  3. Add chicken broth and heavy cream and simmer briefly.
  4. Season with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  5. Stir in chicken, peas, pasta, and cheese until coated.
  6. Transfer mixture to baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
  8. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  9. Cool completely if freezing or rest before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 290gCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 32gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4200IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Cool fully before freezing for best texture.
Thaw overnight before baking for even heating.
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