Love & Best Dishes: Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 1-2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 1 medium Yellow Onion (diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (for thickening)
• 2 cups Whole Milk (room temperature)
• 1 cup Sour Cream (full‑fat)
• 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of Celery Soup (standard canned)
• 2 cups Cooked Chicken (shredded or cubed, cooked breast or rotisserie)
• 3 cups Egg Noodles (cooked, drained)
• 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded; reserve 1/4 cup for topping)
• 0.25 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional for heat)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F and let it preheat while you finish prep.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Sauté Onions

   Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the edges are translucent but still retain a slight crunch, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

3. Add Garlic

   Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

   Time: PT1M

4. Incorporate Flour

   Sprinkle the flour over the onion‑garlic mixture, stirring constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.

   Time: PT1M

5. Add Milk

   Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes until it thickens slightly.

   Time: PT3M

6. Stir in Creams

   Reduce heat to low and stir in the sour cream and the canned cream of celery soup until fully incorporated. Cook for another 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

7. Combine Main Ingredients

   Add the shredded cooked chicken, cooked egg noodles, shredded cheddar (reserve 1/4 cup), red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Mix everything until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

8. Transfer to Casserole Dish

   Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13‑inch casserole dish. Sprinkle the reserved cheese on top.

   Time: PT5M

9. Bake

   Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Then sprinkle any additional cheese if desired and bake another 5 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbling throughout.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 350°F

10. Rest and Serve

    Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the sauce to set.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

15g

Fiber

2g