creamy chicken rigatoni bake

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

This is dinner tonight...something I threw together...I suspect the family will want garlic bread and a salad with it..but any good crusty bread would be good with this, and maybe a veggie..

(4 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For creamy chicken rigatoni bake

  • 8 oz
    rigatoni pasta, cooked
  • 1/2 c
    chopped celery
  • 1/2 c
    onions, diced
  • 1/3 c
    butter
  • 1/3 c
    flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    instant chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 1/2 c
    sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 c
    chicken, cooked and cubed
  • 4 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1/2 c
    diced red bell pepper
  • TOPPING
  • 1
    sleeve of ritz crackers, crushed
  • 1/2 stick
    butter ,melted
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 c
    shredded parmesan

How To Make creamy chicken rigatoni bake

  • 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350.
  • 2
    In large skillet, over medium heat, cook celery,red bell pepper and onion in margarine until tender. Stir in flour and boullion. . Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat. Add cheese; stir until melted.
  • 3
    Stir in the pasta and chicken.
  • 4
    Spoon into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Melt the 1/2 cup of butter and add to the crushed ritz crumbs, then add cheese and garlic powder, mix well and evenly coat the top of casserole Cover. Bake 30 - 40 minutes remove the cover, and continue baking another 5 min or till golden brown...I used a deep dish pie plate for presentation..so it may not take as long to bake using a 9x13 pan.

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