5.0 from 12 votes
Taco Noodle Casserole
Grab some chicken, egg noodles, taco seasoning and a whole lot of cheese to make this simple and delicious Taco Noodle Casserole!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 632 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 ear corn kernels removed
- 4 oz fire-roasted mild diced green chiles 1 can
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 oz mild taco seasoning two 1 oz packets
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup Half & Half
- 12 oz wide egg noodles
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 4.5 oz chili cheese corn chips 1 bag, crushed
- chives optional
- cilantro optional
Instructions
- Bring large pot of water to boil over high heat. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease oval (or 9x13) casserole dish and set aside.
- Add egg noodles to boiling water and stir. Cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While noodles are cooking, melt butter in large pot over medium to medium hight heat. Saute onion 3 minutes or until it starts to turn translucent. Stir in corn and green chiles. Add in flour and whisk to incorporate. This will take a good 30 seconds of stirring. Slowly whisk in chicken broth to ensure a smooth sauce.
- Whisk in taco seasoning, salt (if desired) and pepper. Boil to thicken, then reduce heat to low. Stir in half & half. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Add egg noodles, black olives and half of the cheese into the sauce. Stir in chopped chives and/or cilantro if desired. Add the chicken.
- Pour into prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and bake 10 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle crushed corn chips over the top and garnish with chives and/or chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
632kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
1806mg
(75%)
Potassium
479mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1655IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
16.7mg
(19%)
Calcium
365mg
(37%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 632
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 632kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1806mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 479mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1655IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 16.7mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 365mg | 37% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.