Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole
Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can cream of chicken soup, 10 3/4 ounces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions until they are al dente. Drain them well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped yellow onion and celery. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk until the mixture is smooth. Bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the cream of chicken soup, cooked shredded chicken, cooked egg noodles, frozen peas, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and coated in the sauce.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Pour the casserole mixture evenly into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of melted butter, panko breadcrumbs, and grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this topping mixture evenly over the casserole.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set.
⏱️ 5 min
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Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can cream of chicken soup, 10 3/4 ounces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions until they are al dente. Drain them well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped yellow onion and celery. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk until the mixture is smooth. Bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the cream of chicken soup, cooked shredded chicken, cooked egg noodles, frozen peas, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and coated in the sauce.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Pour the casserole mixture evenly into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of melted butter, panko breadcrumbs, and grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this topping mixture evenly over the casserole.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set.
⏱️ 5 min