Chicken Noodle Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
431 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Noodle Casserole
Description
This casserole begins by cooking egg noodles al dente and preparing a thickened sauce with butter, flour, chicken broth, herbs, and seasonings. A mixture of cottage cheese, egg, mozzarella, and Parmesan is combined with the chicken and noodles before baking.
Baking the casserole uncovered allows the cheese to melt and the top to brown, while the noodles finish cooking in the sauce to achieve a creamy texture. Adding dried basil and garlic powder layers subtle aromatic flavors throughout.
The casserole can be served as a main dish for family dinners, offering both protein and carbs in a single pan. Fresh parsley garnish adds a pop of color and mild freshness.
It can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking or frozen after assembling. For gluten-free versions, substitute gluten-free pasta and flour. Baking times may need adjustment depending on thawing status to ensure thorough heating and bubbling.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces egg noodles , cooked al dente
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 24 ounces cottage cheese , small curd
- 1 large egg , beaten
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese divided, shredded
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese divided, freshly grated
- 4 cups chicken chopped, cooked
- parsley for garnish, optional, fresh chopped
Instructions
- Cook egg noodles in a large pot of boiling water, just until al dente, or even 1-2 minutes less. (The noodles will continue to cook later, when baked). Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Sauce: Melt butter in an extra large saucepan over medium to medium high heat. Add flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried basil. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, about a cup at a time, until mixture is thickened, about 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Cheese layer: In a large mixing bowl stir together cottage cheese, egg, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
- Combine: Add chicken, noodles and cheese mixture to the saucepan and stir to combine. Taste and add additional salt, pepper or dried basil, if needed.
- Bake: Pour mixture into a 9x13’’ baking dish (or you can bake it right in an oven-safe saucepan it is in). Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until golden on top and bubbly. Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Prepare the casserole up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate; let sit 30 minutes before baking.
- Freeze once assembled (with noodles undercooked), bake from frozen for about 1.5 hours covered, then uncovered until bubbly.
- For gluten-free versions, use gluten-free noodles and all-purpose flour substitutions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 431 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 431kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 730mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 556IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 223mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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