Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings Pasta Casserole Recipe (30 Minutes, 8 Ingredients) Casseroles High Protein Recipes Pasta Dinner Chicken Recipes Went Viral

Chicken wings are one of my favorite foods to go out for, especially during football and baseball games. When I saw a recipe that went viral for a Buffalo Wild Wings chicken pasta casserole made with garlic-parmesan wing sauce, I have to admit I got a little excited. The casserole recipe had two versions floating around the internet – one made on the stovetop and a dump-and-bake casserole where the pasta goes in uncooked. I plan to make both, but started with the stovetop version but baked it (like that twist?). It was creamy deliciousness that tasted like you're eating a chicken wing minus the bones!

To make this creamy, high-protein chicken casserole recipe you will need cooked shredded chicken, pasta, steamed broccoli, cream cheese, a jar of garlic-parmesan wing sauce, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese and dried Italian seasoning. The ingredients are mixed together in a pot on the stovetop until melted and thoroughly combined. You could actually eat it now, but popping it into the oven creates a golden top that's worth waiting the 20 minutes for.

Cooking Tips

• Buffalo Wild Wings has its own sauce available, but I used a store-brand garlic-parmesan wing sauce.

• I steamed the broccoli until crisp-tender. Try other vegetables in this casserole like asparagus or green beans. You could omit the vegetable entirely, if desired.

• I used chicken breast but you could use dark meat.

• The original recipe did not call for the grated mozzarella cheese. But because I bake this casserole, I thought it needed some cheese on the top.

• I used penne pasta, but rotini, fusilli, bowties or any short pasta would work.

• I used evaporated milk, but you can use heavy cream, whole milk or even half and half.

• Do not overcook the pasta or you'll get a mushy casserole. Cook it to al dente.

Serve this pasta casserole for dinner with your favorite side dishes. I skipped the side dishes because I added the broccoli into the casserole. A crispy garden salad would be a great addition to round out the meal.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 - 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 16 ounces short pasta, cooked according to package directions
• 2 cups steamed broccoli florets (optional)
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 12 ounces (1 jar) garlic-parmesan chicken wing sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream, evaporated milk or whole milk 
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for top
• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella 
• dried Italian seasoning, to taste

Here's how to make it: 

1. Put all the ingredients into a soup pot except for the grated mozzarella and dried Italian seasoning. Stir until melted together and thoroughly combined. (Use whatever type of pasta you like.)
2. Pour the mixture into a 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the mozzarella, dried Italian seasoning and more Parmesan cheese, if desired.
3. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until hot, bubbly and lightly golden on top. Store the casserole covered in the fridge and reheat in the microwave. 

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