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Awesome Baked Chicken Noodle Casserole

Awesome Baked Chicken Noodle Casserole

This isn’t your grandma's heavy casserole – it’s a lighter, brighter version that’s perfect for weeknights. It's comforting, nutritious, and easy to clean up after.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
Noodles
  • 1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Topping
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Large Bowl
  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
    1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in frozen peas.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup diced onion, 1 cup diced celery, 1 cup diced carrots, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
  4. In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until no lumps remain. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
    4 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 3 cups chicken broth, 1/2 cup milk
  5. Add salt, pepper, and thyme to the sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
    1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  6. In a large bowl, combine cooked noodles, sautéed vegetables, shredded chicken, and sauce. Mix well.
    2 cups cooked chicken, 1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles, 1 cup diced onion, 1 cup diced celery, 1 cup diced carrots, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, 1 tablespoon olive oil
  7. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  8. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
    1/2 cup bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons melted butter
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!