This is a baked casserole made from pasta nests (no precooking required) filled with a mixture of two cheeses, peas, and chicken, layered on a pool of tomato sauce. Oh, this was a big-time hit! The last of our Chicken Casserole Nests had barely been served when my little ones were already asking me to make it again. I am a happy Mom... After all, it is not every day that such approval comes this quickly. To prepare these Chicken Casserole Nests and other chicken dishes (e.g. Chicken Stroganoff, Grilled Chicken Legs Wrapped in Bacon, Grandma's Chicken Soup, and Brazilian Saffron Rice with Chicken, among others), I trust and use Tyson® Fresh Chicken. Why? 
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Chicken Casserole Nests
Ingredients
- For the sauce:
- 5 cups of your favorite store-bought tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ¼ cup white wine optional
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1-2 teaspoons of dried
- For the pasta nests:
- 8 fettuccine nests uncooked (pick the nests that have a wider opening in the center)
- ½ cup part skim ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded reduced-fat provolone or mild cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup frozen peas
- ½ pound Tyson Trimmed and Ready Chicken Breast Tenderloin 8 ounces
- 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Grated Parmesan cheese to sprinkle optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (about 180 degrees C).
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium stainless steel saucepan, mix together all ingredients until combined and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Pour into a large Pyrex or casserole dish, and set aside.
- For the pasta nests: Arrange uncooked pasta nests on top of the hot tomato sauce, keeping each a bit of a distance from the others. Using a spoon, ladle some of the hot tomato sauce over each nest to moisten. In a medium bowl, mix together the cheeses and peas, and set aside.
- Pat dry the chicken with paper towels and cut into small pieces. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. In a medium non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the chicken (about 2-3 minutes). Mix into the cheese-pea mixture. Spoon cheese-chicken mixture into the raw pasta nests. Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil (If necessary, grease the interior of the sheet with non-stick cooking spray in order to avoid the cheeses sticking to the foil). Bake for about 40-45 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of the pasta nests if desired. Serve chicken casserole nests hot (2 nests per person). A fresh salad or steamed vegetables, if desired, can accompany chicken casserole nests. Enjoy our chicken casserole nests!!!
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Kerry says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/523984903998685186
Kerry says
We do eat a lot of chicken! I have a chicken and dumpling recipe for the slow cooker that is my family's favorite!
Valentina Dimitrova says
That's great, Kerry!
Janice Cooper says
https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/521451663022768129
Valentina Dimitrova says
Thanks for sharing it!
Janice Cooper says
Yes we love chicken and have it at least 1x a week. Our favorite chicken dish is grilled barbecue chicken
Valentina Dimitrova says
It sounds quite delicious, Janice!!!
gay smith says
Chicken is the most common meat served in my home because it's so versatile. My favorite chicken dishes are chicken and dumplings, and chicken pot pie.
Valentina Dimitrova says
Thanks a lot for sharing your favorite chicken dishes. I love dumplings too!!!! Have a great day...
Margot C says
I posted a tweet too: https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/518465595461754882
Margot C says
Oh yes, chicken is most definitely the most served meat ingredient in our house. I roast whole chickens, astute chicken breasts and slow cook chicken tenders (my curry is legendary) all of the time.
Valentina Dimitrova says
Yes...I am crazy for curries. Thanks for stopping by.
Susan Smith says
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/518223780007931904
Valentina Dimitrova says
Thanks for sharing it, Susan!
Susan Smith says
My favorite chicken dish is Blackened Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Valentina Dimitrova says
Susan: Your dish sounds quite yummy. I love anything Alfredo.
Annie Martin says
i was looking for new and easy recipes for the kiddos and knew I would find it here :). Brilliant idea friend! Will be making this tomorrow :).
Chicken and fish are what we serve most. Chicken stroganoff and chicken empanadas are requested the most
Valentina Dimitrova says
Annie:
Thank you! Enjoy this easy and tasty recipe.
My husband loves chicken stroganoff. Actually, we have one in the blog and it is one of the most popular of all times. We also loves empanadas and have a recipe for baked pizza empanadas and quick fried beef empanadas.
I imagine how happy your kids are when you make those dishes that you described.
Have a great weekend!
Angel Jacklyn says
https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/517859992314314752
Angel Jacklyn says
BEEF- WE EAT A LOT OF HAMBURGERS AND SPEGETTI & MEATBALLS AROUND HERE! =) =)
Valentina Dimitrova says
I used to eat a lot of beef down in Brazil but since I got in the US, I have consumed more chicken than beef. As I get older, red meat is not that easy to digest anymore. 🙂
Thanks a lot for sharing this dish on twitter.
Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Deb Anderson says
Chicken parmigiana - they ask for it all the time. 🙂
Denise Browning says
I bet so, Deb! It is a great, comforting dish.
Erika says
We love barbecue chicken sandwiches.
Denise Browning says
Thanks a lot for sharing your favorite dish with us, Erika!
Anne says
I shared your pretty casserole and this fun Tyson promotion on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/NotherAnneOther/status/515167334827565057
Denise Browning says
Thank you!!!