Cheesy Chicken Rigatoni
Cheesy Chicken Rigatoni made with rigatoni, cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, cheese soup, evaporated milk, heavy cream, garlic, mozzarella, parmesan, and black pepper.
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Servings: 10 people
Ingredients
Casserole
- 12 oz rigatoni about 4 1/2 c dry
- 4 c cooked chicken chopped
- 1 10.5 oz can unsalted cream of chicken soup
- 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 c parmesan cheese
Cheese Sauce
- 1 10.5 oz can cheese soup
- 1 5 oz can evaporated milk
- 1 1/4 c heavy cream
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 c parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
Prepare the baking dish.
- Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook the pasta.
- Cook the rigatoni according to the package directions. Drain well and set aside.
Prepare the cheese sauce.
- In a large saucepan, combine the cheese soup, evaporated milk, heavy cream, and minced garlic.
Heat the sauce.
- Cook the mixture over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil, stirring frequently.
Simmer the sauce.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the cheeses.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 c parmesan cheese, and black pepper until fully combined.
Combine the casserole mixture.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rigatoni, cooked chopped chicken, cream of chicken soup, and prepared cheese sauce. Stir until evenly coated.
Transfer to the baking dish.
- Spoon the pasta mixture into the prepared 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
Add the topping.
- Sprinkle the casserole with the remaining 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 c parmesan cheese.
Bake.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the cheese is golden brown.
Serve.
- Allow the casserole to rest for several minutes before serving.
Notes
To make this Cheesy Chicken Rigatoni gluten free, use certified gluten-free rigatoni or another gluten-free pasta shape. Verify that the cream of chicken soup, cheese soup, evaporated milk, shredded cheeses, parmesan cheese, garlic, and all packaged ingredients are labeled gluten free. Cook the pasta according to the gluten-free package directions, as gluten-free pasta can soften quickly. Use clean utensils, cookware, and baking dishes to avoid cross-contact with gluten-containing foods.