Description
Chicken Cheeseburger Casserole is a cheesy, comforting twist on classic cheeseburgers, baked into an easy pasta casserole. Made with ground chicken, melty cheddar, tender pasta, and a savory burger-inspired sauce, this oven-baked dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or feeding a crowd. It’s everything you love about a cheeseburger—turned into a cozy, one-pan meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 8 oz pasta (elbow macaroni, rotini, or penne)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste or ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese or 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: diced pickles, chopped tomatoes, green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat oil and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Add ground chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked.
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Stir in tomato paste (or ketchup), mustard, Worcestershire, and cream cheese or sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.
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Add cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir to coat evenly.
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Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish with chopped pickles, tomatoes, or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Ground turkey or plant-based meat can be used in place of chicken.
- Add cooked jalapeños for a flavor boost.
- Cauliflower can replace pasta for a low-carb version.
- Bell peppers or mushrooms make great veggie add-ins.
- Serve straight from the skillet if skipping the bake—still delicious!
