Cheesy Chicken Or Turkey Noodle Casserole Recipe

Name: Cheesy Chicken Or Turkey Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package wide egg noodles; 3 -4 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste); 1 large celery rib, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 small bell pepper, seeded and chopped (use red or green); 1 (10 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup, undiluted; 1/3 cup half-and-half cream (or use milk); 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use 1/2 teaspoon white salt or to taste); black pepper; 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) package wide egg noodles
3 -4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 large celery rib, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 small bell pepper, seeded and chopped (use red or green)
1 (10 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1/3 cup half-and-half cream (or use milk)
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use 1/2 teaspoon white salt or to taste)
black pepper
3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Butter a 3-quart casserole dish (or use a 13 x 9-inch baking dish).
3
Cook the egg noodles in boiling water with 1 tablespoon salt until al dente; drain then place in a large bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon butter or oil, set aside.
4
In a large skillet melt butter over medium heat; add in onion, garlic, bell pepper, celery and jalapeno pepper; saute for 4-5 minutes or until tender.
5
Add in soup, half and half or milk, cooked chicken and seaoned salt; bring to a simmer over medium heat stirring with a wooden spoon until heated through and well combined.
6
Add the chicken mixture to the cooked noodles in the bowl; toss to combine then season with black pepper to taste and more salt if desired.
7
Transfer to a buttered casserole dish.
8
In a bowl mix together breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese then sprinkle evenly over casserole (if you are using grated cheddar cheese omit this step and sprinkle the grated cheese ontop of casserole the last few minutes of baking).
9
Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until heated through and the topping is golden brown.

1077

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) package wide egg noodles, 3 -4 tablespoons butter, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste), and more.

Yes, Cheesy Chicken Or Turkey Noodle Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cheesy Chicken Or Turkey Noodle Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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