Chicken noodle casserole is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of tender chicken, egg noodles, creamy sauce, and crispy topping makes this dish a favorite for people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a new recipe to try or you are just looking for a classic dish that the whole family will love, chicken noodle casserole is a great option.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE
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
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 I
Creamy chicken and noodle casserole topped with crushed crackers. Wonderful as leftovers topped with melted cheese!
Provided by Dawne
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pasta
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Poach chicken in a large pot of simmering water. Cook until no longer pink in center, about 12 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside. Bring chicken cooking water to a boil and cook pasta in it. Drain. Cut chicken into small pieces, and mix with noodles.
- In a separate bowl, mix together mushroom soup, chicken soup, and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Gently stir together cream soup mixture with the chicken mixture. Place in a 2 quart baking dish.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan, and remove from heat. Stir in crumbled crackers. Top casserole with the buttery crackers.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes, until heated through and browned on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 132.6 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 894.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE WITH ARTICHOKES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain the noodles. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the milk, garlic-and-herb cheese, sour cream, egg and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper until smooth. Fold in half of the Monterey Jack, the chicken, parsley, artichokes, peas and cooked noodles. If the mixture seems dry, stir in some of the reserved cooking water. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish.
- Combine the crushed crackers and remaining Monterey Jack in a small bowl and sprinkle over the top of the noodle mixture. Place the dish on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until browned on top and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Sugar 13 grams, Protein 37 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Sodium 1163 milligrams, Cholesterol 230 milligrams, SaturatedFat 24 grams, Fat 48 grams, Calories 800
CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE
This casserole based on a favorite soup will satisfy any comfort food craving. Partially cooking the egg noodles allows them to soak up the flavorful sauce without becoming too soft.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook until al dente, about 4 minutes. Strain.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, about 3 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium and melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in the Dutch oven. Whisk in the flour to form a loose paste. Stir in the onions, carrots, celery and thyme and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook for 5 minutes to soften, then add the wine. Whisk for 30 seconds, then add the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs; fold in the noodles, mushrooms, chicken and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the buttered casserole dish and top with the Gouda.
- Bake until bubbly and brown on top, 40 to 45 minutes.
CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE
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.
TASTY CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE
This tasty dish gets even better after it's been refrigerated a day or two, so the leftovers are always great. We eat it hot in the winter and cold in the summer.-Cheryl Watts, Natural Bridge, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 2 casseroles (8-10 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. In a large skillet, saute the red pepper, onion and celery in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add mushrooms; cook 2-3 minutes or until tender. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon; set aside. , Add flour to the skillet; stir until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Gradually stir in cream. Add the cream cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, salt, noodles, vegetables and cheese sauce. Transfer to two ungreased shallow 3-qt. baking dishes. , Combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle over top. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
CHEAP CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE
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
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
HEARTY CHICKEN AND NOODLE CASSEROLE
Chicken, mixed vegetables, noodles and cheese are brought together in this rich and crowd-pleasing casserole.
Provided by Campbell's Kitchen
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Campbell's Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir soup, milk, black pepper, vegetables, chicken, noodles and Parmesan cheese in 1 1/2-quart casserole.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until hot. Stir.
- Top with the Cheddar cheese.
EASY CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE
It is easy to prepare and everyone I have made it for really likes it! Serve with bread and your favorite vegetables, if desired. (Note: You can also use 2 pounds of chicken breast meat instead of a whole chicken; I like to cook my chicken ahead of time and freeze it, so that it is even quicker to make when I'm ready).
Provided by Daniella Stevens
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Noodles
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until it is al dente (about 8 to 10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish combine the shredded chicken, cooked spaghetti, soups, water, salt and pepper. Mix all together. Sprinkle cheese on top of mixture and bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and turning slightly brown. Let cool 10 minutes and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 128.5 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 45.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 884.1 mg, Sugar 2 g
CANNED CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by Nicole S
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir the soup, milk, peas, chicken and noodles in a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Stir the bread crumbs and butter in a small bowl. Bake at 400°F. for 20 minutes or until the chicken mixture is hot and bubbling. Stir the chicken mixture. Sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 5 minutes or until the bread crumb mixture is golden brown.
TRACI'S CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE
This is a quick and delicious pop-in-the-oven dinner that your whole family will love! If you like, you can use cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup, instead of cream of celery. Add a vegetable for color, if desired!
Provided by Traci
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pasta
Time P1DT1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish combine the chicken, macaroni, milk, soup, cheese, onions and salt and pepper to taste. Mix all together, cover dish and let sit in refrigerator overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 108.9 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1321.3 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE
Everyone who tries this comforting, cheesy chicken and noodle casserole asks for the recipe. It's so simple to make that sometimes I feel like I'm cheating! -Kay Pederson, Yellville, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Stir in the chicken, onion, peppers, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Add noodles and toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes longer. , Freeze option: Sprinkle remaining cheeses over unbaked casserole. Cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 34 g fat (12 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143 mg cholesterol, Sodium 752 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47 g carbohydrate, Fiber 2 g fiber, Protein 32 g protein.
CHICKEN & EGG NOODLE CASSEROLE
A friend and her family went through a really difficult time, and I felt so awful for them. Bringing over this chicken noodle casserole was the one thing I could think of to help them out in a tiny way and let them know I was thinking of them. -Lin Krankel, Oxford, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook noodles according to package directions for al dente; drain., In a large bowl, whisk soup, sour cream, milk, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in chicken and noodles. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake until bubbly, 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 820mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE
Kind of like Tuna Noodle but with easy diced chicken breast. I don't like creamed soups or cornstarch so this is sort-of the old fashioned way. So warm and yummy!!
Provided by alisha.mills
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat Oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut up chicken and put in a sprayed 13x9 pan. Top with frozen peas. Place in the oven while preparing the sauce.
- Cook the noodles per package directions.
- Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add diced onion and cook until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute stirring constantly.
- Slowly stir in the chicken stock.
- Add the Sour Cream, Mayo, and Milk. I like this combination to make the dinner a little tangy. You could use all milk or any combination you like. Cook to thicken. If you use mostly Sour Cream and Mayo it won't take long at all.
- Turn off the heat and add the cheddar, salt and Pepper. Stir to combine and set aside to let the cheese melt.
- Pull the chicken/peas mixture out of the oven and stir.
- Add the cooked noodles and stir.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and gently stir to combine.
- Cover with 6 slices of cheese.
- Return pan to the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 713.6, Fat 42.2, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 166.4, Sodium 685.3, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 40.5
Tips:
- Use a combination of white and dark meat chicken for a more flavorful casserole. You can also use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy option.
- Don't overcook the chicken. It should be cooked through but still tender and juicy.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your casserole. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients.
- Use a creamy sauce made with milk, cream, or broth. This will help to bind the casserole together and make it creamy and delicious.
- Season the casserole well with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish.
- Top the casserole with a crunchy topping, such as bread crumbs, crushed crackers, or grated cheese. This will add texture and flavor to the dish.
- Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and golden brown. This will usually take about 30 minutes.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help to prevent the casserole from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Chicken noodle casserole is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful vegetables, this casserole is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or family dinner. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken noodle casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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