Chicken Noodle Casserole

  • Prep 40 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 12 oz uncooked wide egg noodles (about 7 cups)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain egg noodles as directed on package.
  • 2
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Cook celery, onions, carrots and garlic in butter 6 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • 3
    Add 2 1/2 cups of the chicken broth, the thyme, salt and pepper to skillet; heat to boiling. In small measuring cup, beat remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth and the flour with whisk. Stir into hot chicken broth mixture in skillet. Simmer and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat; stir in whipping cream and shredded chicken.
  • 4
    Add cooked egg noodles to baking dish; stir in chicken mixture until mixed well. Cover; bake 30 to 35 minutes or until casserole is heated through.
  • 5
    Meanwhile, in 8-inch nonstick skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook bread crumbs in butter 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over baked casserole. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

  • Shredded deli rotisserie chicken makes this a quick and easy recipe to throw together.
  • Buy chopped celery, onions and carrots at the grocery store to save time!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
390
Calories from Fat
130
Total Fat
15g
23%
Saturated Fat
7g
35%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
100mg
34%
Sodium
890mg
37%
Potassium
300mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
41g
14%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
3g
Protein
22g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
60%
60%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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