Huntington Chicken Casserole Recipe (Chicken Noodle Casserole)
User Reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
453 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Huntington Chicken Casserole Recipe (Chicken Noodle Casserole)
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Huntington Chicken Casserole is baked mac and cheese with tender chicken, zesty ranch, and a crunchy topping -- comfort food at its finest!
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Ingredients
Huntington Chicken Casserole:
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese , cut into small squares
- 2 tablespoons dry Ranch seasoning , or 1 packet
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cups cooked elbow macaroni , tossed lightly in olive oil to prevent sticking
- 3 cups cooked chicken , shredded or chopped
- 3 tablespoons pimento peppers , drained and finely chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese , shredded
Topping:
- 1/2 cup Club crackers , coarsely crushed by hand
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9x9 or 2.5 quart baking dish with cooking spray, butter or shortening. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and whisk in the flour until it forms a paste, continue to whisk until it lightly browns.
- Whisk in the cream until warm, then the cream cheese, and dry ranch seasoning.
- After the cream cheese is smooth, whisk in the chicken broth. Remove them from the heat and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cooked elbow macaroni, cooked chicken, pimento peppers and cheddar cheese. Pour the cream mixture over the top, tossing again to combine.
- transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and evenly smooth out.
- Top with the crushed Club crackers and dried parsley.
- Cook uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until the top has lightly browned.
- Remove and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Notes
- Other cracker alternatives include Ritz, Saltine Cracker, Oyster Crackers or Potato Chips. Ideally, you are looking for something salty.
- If using standard breadcrumbs, add 1 teaspoon of coarse kosher salt to the cream sauce to balance out the salt you are losing from the topping.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
453kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
780mg
(33%)
Potassium
171mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1087IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
202mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 780mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1087IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 202mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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