This ultra-creamy casserole is packed with savory chicken and topped with a buttery, golden panko crunch, making it the ultimate comfort food.
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Serving Size 6servings
Ingredients
Pasta and Chicken
8ozFettuccine pasta
3cupscooked chicken, shredded
Creamy Base
8ozcream cheese, softened
1/2cupsour cream
1cupcottage cheese
1/4cupunsalted butter, melted
1tspgarlic powder
Topping
2cupssharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
1/2cuppanko breadcrumbs
2tbspgreen onions, choppedfor garnish
Instructions
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain well.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, melted butter, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and well blended.
Fold the shredded cooked chicken and cooked fettuccine pasta directly into the creamy cheese mixture until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top generously with the shredded cheddar cheese and sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
Baking
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbling around the edges, and the panko topping is golden brown.
Serving
Remove from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped green onions, let it cool for 5 minutes, and serve warm!
Notes
This casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight or as a comforting favorite for any occasion.