Chicken Casserole

This chicken casserole is a simple, satisfying main dish for lunch or dinner.

354kcal per serving
22 gprotein
52 gcarbohydrates
6 gfat
8servings (1 1/2 cups)

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 354 kcal
Total fat 6 g 8%
Saturated fat 3 g 15%
Cholesterol 38 mg 13%
Sodium 403 mg 18%
Total carbohydrates 52 g 19%
Dietary fiber 4 g 14%
Total sugars 4 g
Added sugars 3 g 6%
Protein 22 g 44%
Calcium 88 mg 7%
Iron 3 mg 17%
Potassium 325 mg 7%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

  • Grains: 2 ounces

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  2. Cook rotini or macaroni according to package directions. Drain well.
  3. In a large oven-safe dish, mix the chicken, tomato sauce, peas, and macaroni.
  4. Add the 3 slices of cheese on top of the casserole.
  5. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
  6. Serve hot.

Notes

Learn more about: Peas

Source

A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/chicken-casserole, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chicken Casserole?

One serving has 354 kcal. The recipe makes 8 servings (1 1/2 cups each).

How much protein is in Chicken Casserole?

22 g of protein per serving, with 52 g of carbohydrates and 6 g of fat.

What do I need to make Chicken Casserole?

5 ingredients: 1 pound rotini or macaroni pasta (1 package), 1 can chicken (about 12 ounces), 1 can low-sodium tomato sauce (about 15 ounces), 1/2 can low-sodium green peas, drained (about 8 ounces) and 3 slices pasteurized processed American cheese.