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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Noodle Casserole

You don't even have to boil the pasta for this nutritious and cozy Dump-and-Bake Chicken Noodle Casserole! All of the ingredients cook together in one dish for a simple comfort food dinner on a cool evening!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 270 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 1 cup finely-diced celery
  • 1 cup finely-diced carrots
  • 1 cup finely-diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 12 ounces uncooked rotini pasta
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425F (220C). Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In the prepared dish (or in a separate bowl), stir together cooked chicken, celery, carrots, onion, thyme, garlic, uncooked pasta, chicken broth, and salt.
  3. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  4. Uncover; stir. At this point you should check the pasta to make sure that it is al dente (firm but just about finished cooking). If it’s still too hard, cover the dish and return to the oven until pasta is al dente. Then move on to the next step.
  5. Sprinkle cheese over the top. Bake uncovered for 5-10 more minutes (or until cheese is melted and pasta is tender).

Notes

  • Cooking for Two? You can cut the recipe ingredients in half and bake the casserole in an 8-inch square pan. The cooking instructions remain the same.
  • Want to Prep Ahead? You can chop all of the chicken and veggies in advance and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you're ready to stir together the casserole.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/8 of the recipe Calories 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 6.7g (10%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 669mg (28%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3.4g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/8 of the recipe
Calories 270kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 6.7g 10%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 669mg 28%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3.4g 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.