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Creamy chicken veggie casserole in a jar

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword bow tie pasta casserole, casserole in a jar, chicken casserole mix, freeze-dried chicken, pantry meal
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Bow tie pasta, freeze-dried chicken, vegetables and creamy dairy powders layered in a quart jar. Add hot water and bake for an easy casserole from the pantry.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups bow tie pasta
  • 1 cup freeze-dried vegetable mix (peas and corn, or carrots, work as alternatives)
  • 1 cup freeze-dried chicken chunks or chicken TVP
  • 2 tablespoons dehydrated minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/3 cup cheese powder
  • 1/3 cup instant dry milk
  • 1/3 cup sour cream powder
  • 1/4 cup butter powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • Add the ingredients in the order listed, then shake the jar so the powders settle.
  • Close with a new lid, using a FoodSaver wide-mouth jar attachment, an oxygen absorber, or both.
  • Put the cooking instructions on the label; keep the jar in a cool, dry, dark spot.

Notes

To cook: remove the lid and any oxygen packet; empty the jar into a baking dish. Add 4 cups hot water, let sit 5 to 10 minutes, then cover and bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.
Shelf life: up to about 10 years if the seal holds, limited by the freeze-dried chicken and powdered dairy.
Safety: freeze-dried chicken and dairy powders can go rancid.

Nutrition

Serving: 149g | Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 3.3g | Sugar: 5.6g | Vitamin A: 2195IU | Vitamin C: 5.2mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 1.6mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 4 servings; bow tie pasta counted as dry pasta, freeze-dried vegetable mix (peas and corn (the first choice counted), freeze-dried chicken chunks (the first choice counted), dehydrated minced onion counted as dehydrated onion, Italian seasoning counted as dried oregano, cheese powder counted as cheddar, instant dry milk counted as nonfat dry milk, sour cream powder counted as powdered creamer (no plain cream powder in USDA). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.