Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the comforting flavors of chicken, tender noodles, and a creamy sauce. This delectable dish, known as Chicken Noodle Bake, is a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With our comprehensive guide, you'll embark on a culinary journey, discovering three irresistible variations of this classic casserole.
The first recipe introduces the Classic Chicken Noodle Bake, a timeless dish that showcases the harmonious blend of savory chicken, velvety egg noodles, and a creamy sauce enriched with Parmesan cheese. Experience the simplicity and comfort of this traditional bake.
Next, we present the Creamy Pesto Chicken Noodle Bake, a vibrant twist on the classic. Pesto, a vibrant sauce made from basil, pine nuts, and olive oil, infuses the dish with a burst of freshness and herbaceousness. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant green hue and the symphony of flavors.
Finally, our collection concludes with the Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole, a delightful indulgence that takes the classic bake to new heights of cheesy goodness. A generous layer of melted cheese blankets the casserole, creating a golden-brown crust and an irresistible gooey center. Prepare to be captivated by its cheesy decadence.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure, exploring the delectable world of Chicken Noodle Bake in all its variations.
CREAMY CHICKEN NOODLE BAKE
Talk about a potluck pleaser! This comforting, creamy casserole is bursting with tender chunks of chicken. Even the pickiest eater will gobble up this tasty bake. -Shirley Unger, Bluffton, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, melt 6 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in chicken, gravy and pimientos., Drain noodles; toss with remaining butter. Stir into chicken mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Cover and bake 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Combine cheese, bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle around edges of casserole. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 555mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
CHICKEN & CHEESE NOODLE BAKE
This is the recipe my daughters and I often make for new parents when they come home from the hospital. With its creamy spaghetti filling and melted cheese topping, this casserole holds a nice cut and comforts hungry tummies. -Fancheon Resler, Bluffton, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute onions and peppers in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chicken, soups, sour cream, celery salt and pepper., Drain spaghetti; add to sauce mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to 2 greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake as directed, increasing covered time to 40 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 691mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
CHICKEN BROCCOLI NOODLE BAKE
This is a family favorite recipe that is quick and easy enough for me to prepare after work. I also like to prepare this dish in disposable foil pans to give to new mothers or anyone in need of comfort food.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook noodles in boiling, salted water until almost tender, drain.
- Mix soup and milk, add to noodles and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a 2 qt casserole, arrange 1/3 of the noodles, top with all of the broccoli.
- Top with 1/3 of the noodles, then with all of the chicken.
- Cover with remaining noodles.
- Mix butter with bread crumbs and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake uncovered at 350° until brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
WANDA'S CHICKEN NOODLE BAKE
An egg noodle/chicken casserole with celery, onion, carrots, mushrooms and a creamy cheese sauce. This was brought to us by one of our kind church ladies after the birth of son number 3! I begged her for the recipe...and now Wanda passes it on to all of you.
Provided by COOL
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Noodle Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook noodles in boiling water for about 8 minutes, or until done. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook celery and onion in butter until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in soup, milk, and cheese. Cook, stirring, until cheese melts.
- In a large bowl, mix together the noodles, cheese sauce mixture, carrots, mushrooms, chicken, and salt and pepper. Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with bread crumbs.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 102.3 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 1314.6 mg, Sugar 6 g
EASY CREAMY CHICKEN & NOODLE BAKE
I think I clipped this from an egg noodle ad. I have always used the green bean option. Try to make sure the noodles are reasonably in the liquid. You might want to poke them down during cooking when they become more malleable. I usually end up with a few crunchy noodles.
Provided by GibbyLou
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 5 cups, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- In microwave-safe bowl, stir together water, milk, butter, bouillon, and parsley. Microwave at high 4 minutes or until butter melts.
- In 11X7 inch baking dish, spread uncooked noodles; pour hot liquid over noodles, stirring to coat thoroughly. Stir in chicken and vegetables; spread noodle mixture evenly in dish.
- Cover with foil. Bake 25 minutes, stirring half-way through baking time.
- Stir in cheese. Let stand 5 minutes to thicken.
RANCH CHICKEN NOODLE CABOODLE BAKE
Steps:
- Chicken: Preheat oven to 350F Coat chicken in milk and then drop into a plastic bag with the other ingredients already combined. Pour out whole bag onto greased baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes. Casserole: Fry onion, mushroom, peppers and tomatoes in oil. Add milk n dressing. Reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes. Pour cooked pasta over chicken in casserole dish. Add sauce and veggie mix. Top with cheese and bake for 20 minutes at 350F. Make Healthier: ✔ Use skim milk ✔ Use Italian bread crumbs ✔ Use light parmesan cheese ✔ Use whole grain pasta ✔ Use light ranch dressing ✔ Use light grated cheese
CHICKEN NOODLE BAKE
I found this recipe in one of my favorite recipe books, but altered it slightly to fit my family's tastes. I received rave reviews, and in fact it is the very first time I have ever seen my 6 year old daughter eat peas! :-) We are a family of 5 and had enough for leftover lunch the following day. I served this dish with a...
Provided by Sea Sun
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch pan or casserole dish with vegetable spray. Cook noodles in boiling water until just done (al dente), and drain.
- 2. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large fry pan and cook celery and onion until very tender. Stire in soup, milk, and cheese until cheese melts.
- 3. Add the noodles, peas, chicken and salt and pepper to the cheese sauce mixture. Spread mixture into the baking dish. (if you don't have a large enough pan, just combine everything in a large bowl, prior to spreading in baking dish)
- 4. Melt 2-3 Tablespoons butter in pan and add bread crumbs. Toss to brown evenly. Remove from pan and sprinkle buttery crumbs evenly over mixture in casserole pan.
- 5. Bake for 30 minutes,
TANGY CHICKEN NOODLE BAKE
A real downhome casserole that uses leftover chicken. Turkey could also be substituted for the chicken.
Provided by Martina
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine cornflake crumbs and butter.
- Set aside for topping.
- Cook the noodles according to package directions.
- Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine the flour, milk, water, and bouillon cubes.
- Cook until thickened and bubbly.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in the sour cream, chicken and mushrooms.
- Add the cooked noodles.
- Put in greased casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with buttered crumbs.
- Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or until it bubbles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.8, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 105.3, Sodium 902.3, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 26.3
Tips:
- Use a rotisserie chicken: This is a great time-saver and adds tons of flavor to the dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Make sure there is enough space between the chicken and noodles so that they can cook evenly.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and color to the dish. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, and peas.
- Season to taste: Don't be afraid to add more salt, pepper, or herbs to the dish until it tastes just right.
- Let it rest: After the dish is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the flavors meld together.
Conclusion:
Chicken noodle bake is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious chicken noodle bake that your whole family will love.
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