Description
A creamy and delicious chicken noodle casserole that’s perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked al dente
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, sprinkle in flour and whisk for 1 minute to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add shredded chicken and frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables start to thaw.
- In a large bowl, add the cooked egg noodles. Pour the chicken mixture from the skillet over the noodles and gently toss everything together until well combined. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges are lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg