Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe
A comforting and easy chicken noodle casserole recipe perfect for busy weeknights, combining tender chicken, hearty noodles, and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 3 cups dry egg noodles
- 2 cups frozen peas and carrots
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter For topping.
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken
- 18 pieces Saltine or Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions, undercooking by 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt ¼ cup of butter. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, onion powder, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the flour until no white remains, then whisk in chicken broth and cream. Cook until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- In the greased baking dish, combine noodles, thickened sauce, frozen peas and carrots, and chopped chicken. Mix until evenly coated.
- Crush the crackers in a zip-top bag and mix with the remaining 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes and serve.
Notes
- Experiment with veggies like corn or green beans.
- Prepare ahead of time and refrigerate before baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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