Smothered Chicken Casserole

 

Smothered Chicken Casserole



Ingredients:

1 tablespoon oil

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

6 oz uncooked angel hair pasta

1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup

1 1/4 cups half-and-half

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

2 cups Green Giant™ Steamers™ frozen broccoli florets, cut into smaller pieces

3 slices precooked bacon, crumbled


Directions:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs; sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Cook chicken 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).

Cook pasta as directed on package; drain. In large bowl, mix soup, half-and-half and paprika; reserve 3/4 cup sauce. Stir in cooked pasta and frozen broccoli.

Place pasta mixture in casserole; top with chicken thighs. Spoon reserved sauce over chicken thighs. Top with bacon. Cover and bake 20 minutes; uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until sauce bubbles.