Best Comforting Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipes

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COMFORTING CHICKEN NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This rich casserole is ideal comfort food for your family on a chilly spring night. Round out the menu with a favorite steamed vegetable for a hearty meal. mdash;Sylvia McCrone, Danville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 cup frozen peas
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook noodles according to package directions, adding the peas, celery and carrot during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain., Stir in the chicken, corn, soup, 1 cup cheese, onion, green and red peppers and pepper. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COMFORTING CHICKEN CASSEROLE



Comforting Chicken Casserole image

If you're looking for a dish that's sure to satisfy your group, you can't beat this hearty casserole, with layers of chicken and homemade stuffing. -Pat Price Cook, Mission Viejo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
3 quarts water
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
STUFFING:
6 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • In a soup kettle, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until chicken is tender. , Remove chicken from broth. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; dice and set aside. Strain broth and skim fat; discard onion, celery and bay leaf. Set aside 6 cups broth for sauce. , In a large bowl, combine stuffing cubes, parsley and sage. Saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add to stuffing mixture and mix well; set aside. , In a large saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add reserved broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer half of the chicken, stuffing and sauce. Repeat layers. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a knife comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 176mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

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