Love & Best Dishes: Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces)
• 1 medium Yellow Onion (finely diced)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional, serve on the side for adults)
• 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour (for roux, helps thicken sauce)
• 2 cups Whole Milk (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup Sour Cream (full‑fat for richness)
• 3 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded; 2 cups in sauce, 1 cup on top)
• 4 cups Egg Noodles (cooked, drained; any size works)
• 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken (shredded meat only, skin removed)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the casserole.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Sauté Onions

   Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

3. Add Garlic

   Add the minced garlic (and optional red pepper flakes on the side) and sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

   Time: PT1M

4. Create Roux

   Sprinkle the tablespoon of flour over the onion‑garlic mixture and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.

   Time: PT1M

5. Add Milk

   Slowly whisk in the milk, a little at a time, allowing each addition to be fully incorporated before adding more. Continue cooking, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

6. Stir in Sour Cream

   Reduce the heat to low and fold in the half‑cup of sour cream until smooth.

   Time: PT1M

7. Melt Cheese into Sauce

   Add 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the sauce, stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is glossy.

   Time: PT2M

8. Combine Noodles and Chicken

   Fold the cooked egg noodles and shredded rotisserie chicken into the cheese sauce, mixing until everything is evenly coated.

   Time: PT2M

9. Transfer to Baking Dish

   Pour the mixture into an 8×12‑inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar over the top and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

   Time: PT2M

10. Bake

    Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the cheese on top is golden brown.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 350°F

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

35g

Fat

20g

Fiber

2g