Best 5 Cheap Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick, easy, and delicious meal that won't break the bank, then chicken noodle casserole is the perfect recipe for you. This classic dish is a family favorite that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a versatile and budget-friendly option. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and hearty noodles, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just looking for a comforting meal, chicken noodle casserole is the perfect choice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This easy Chicken Noodle Casserole is topped with a delicious breadcrumb mixture and baked until bubbly!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Casserole     Main Course     Pasta

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups dry egg noodles
2 cups cooked chicken (diced)
10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom soup)
1/2 cup milk
1 cup frozen peas (or frozen vegetables)
1 tablespoon butter (melted)
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1/2 cup cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Cook egg noodles al dente (firm) according to package directions. Drain well.
  • Combine egg noodles, chicken, soup, milk, and vegetables in 2qt casserole dish. Top with cheese if using.
  • Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle over the casserole.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until bubbly. Broil 1 minute to brown topping if needed.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.25 cups, Calories 342 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 655 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g

CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE RECIPE



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Chicken noodle casserole recipe is easy and the best comfort food. Creamy chicken and noodles with cheese make this a casserole everyone will go crazy over.

Provided by Eating on a Dime

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces egg noodles uncooked
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
(2) 10 ounce cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup milk
2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups frozen peas and carrots or frozen mixed vegetables
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley to top

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook the egg noodles according to package directions.
  • In a large bowl, combine the noodles, chicken, soup, milk, cheese, peas and carrots, and seasonings.
  • Place the noodle mixture in the prepared dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 141 mg, Sodium 1003 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEAP CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE



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A mixture of chicken, soup, milk, peas and carrots baked with egg noodles, cheese and bread. My husband hates tuna, so I improvised my mom's tuna casserole recipe. Both he and my brother-in-law love it!

Provided by Caryn

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles, cooked
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 ¼ cups milk
1 (14.5 ounce) can peas and carrots, drained
salt and pepper to taste
paprika to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
4 slices soft white bread, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread cooked egg noodles in a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute cubed chicken meat with onion for about 7 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add the soup, milk, peas and carrots and stir together. Season with salt and pepper, paprika and chili powder to taste. Stir until just bubbly and remove from heat.
  • Stir chicken mixture into noodles in baking dish until well combined; top with cheese slices, then bread cubes.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until bread is toasted; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 87.9 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1164.7 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Savor the comfort of chicken noodle soup in casserole form with this light, flavorful meal, best served with a side of crusty bread and a green salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 oz uncooked wide egg noodles (about 7 cups)
1/4 cup butter
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped carrots
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain egg noodles as directed on package.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Cook celery, onions, carrots and garlic in butter 6 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add 2 1/2 cups of the chicken broth, the thyme, salt and pepper to skillet; heat to boiling. In small measuring cup, beat remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth and the flour with whisk. Stir into hot chicken broth mixture in skillet. Simmer and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat; stir in whipping cream and shredded chicken.
  • Add cooked egg noodles to baking dish; stir in chicken mixture until mixed well. Cover; bake 30 to 35 minutes or until casserole is heated through.
  • Meanwhile, in 8-inch nonstick skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook bread crumbs in butter 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over baked casserole. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 890 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Vegetable cooking spray
1/4 cup butter (2 tablespoons whole and 2 tablespoons melted)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
2 cups leftover filling from Chicken Pot Pies, recipe follows
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 (16-ounce) package egg noodles, par-cooked and drained
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 box pie crust
1 whole (4-pound) chicken, cut into parts
5 cups water
Salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, sliced
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
1 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray casserole baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the whole butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook while constantly stirring for 2 minutes, to cook out the raw flour taste. Add the milk while whisking, until you have a smooth sauce. Stir in the chicken pot pie filling and bring to a simmer.
  • In a small bowl, add the bread crumbs, the 2 tablespoons of remaining melted butter, the parsley, and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir to combine and set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the pot pie mixture and the noodles. Stir in the cheese and pour it into the casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the top of the casserole and bake until the top is golden brown, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Prepare the pie crust according to the package directions. Divide it into 4 equal portions, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put the chicken breast in a medium pot and cover with 5 cups of water.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat and add salt, to taste. (Reserve the legs and thighs for another use.)
  • Simmer until the chicken is completely cooked through, skimming any fat that rises to the surface, about 20 minutes. Remove chicken, to a cutting board and when cool enough to handle remove the meat and dice into 1/2-inch cubes. Reserve the broth the chicken was cooked in.
  • In a medium pot heat the canola oil over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, carrots, salt and pepper, to taste, and cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour, poultry seasoning, and thyme and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly pour in the reserved 4 1/2 cups of chicken broth, whisking to remove any lumps. Add the chicken and peas, bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. (Reserve 2 cups for another use.)
  • Divide the remaining mixture between 4 (14-ounce) ramekins. (Alternately, the pot pie can be made in 1 (9-inch) pie pan.)
  • Roll out the 4 pieces of pie dough to 1/4-inch thick rounds. Brush the edges of the ramekins with milk. Cover each ramekin with a piece of dough and press around the edges to seal. Cut a steam vent in the top of each piece of dough and brush with milk. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling, about 40 to 45 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use affordable chicken cuts, like boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
  • Stretch the chicken by using a combination of chicken and vegetables.
  • Use pantry staples like egg noodles, cream of chicken soup, and frozen vegetables.
  • Season the casserole generously with salt, pepper, and any other desired herbs and spices.
  • Top the casserole with a crispy layer of crushed crackers or bread crumbs.
  • Bake the casserole until the chicken is cooked through and the top is golden brown.
  • Serve the casserole hot with a side of salad or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Chicken noodle casserole is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and budget-friendly. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and affordable dinner option, give chicken noodle casserole a try.

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