Easy Chicken Pizza Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Chicken Pizza Casserole, a hearty dish combining the best of pizza and pasta in one savory bake. Packed with tender rotini pasta, juicy bites of cooked chicken, and a rich pizza sauce, this casserole is layered with gooey mozzarella and cheddar cheese, savory pepperoni slices, and vibrant toppings like diced green bell pepper and sliced black olives. Perfect for busy weeknights, this oven-baked meal comes together in just 45 minutes and serves up to six people with minimal effort. Bursting with pizza-inspired flavors and enhanced with aromatic garlic, oregano, and a touch of spice, this one-dish wonder is guaranteed to become a family favorite. Serve it fresh out of the oven or pair it with a crisp side salad for a complete, crowd-pleasing dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces uncooked rotini pasta
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 unit green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Shred or dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, pizza sauce, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
Transfer the pasta and chicken mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the mixture.
Add the pepperoni slices, diced green bell pepper, and sliced black olives as toppings, spreading them out evenly.
Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
885 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.5 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 188 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 1995 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 69.3 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 489 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 792 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
