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Chicken Noodle Casserole
If you’re familiar with The Cozy Cook, you probably know that casserole recipes are pretty common around here. This chicken noodle casserole is a classic comfort food. No fancy ingredients, and very easy to customize. You can use peas and carrots instead of broccoli, use leftover rotisserie chicken, and play around with different cheese options. You can also make this with my homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup or cream of chicken soup! PS- This recipe is in The Cozy Cookbook on page 181!
How to Make It
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 3 minutes. Toss, and add the broccoli. Continue to cook until chicken is cooked through, about 3 more minutes. Remove from heat. Add sour cream, milk, cream of mushroom soup, and sharp white cheddar to the pot and toss to combine.
Cook pasta for 1 minute less than al dente (refer to box for cooking time). Drain, and add to the pot with the sauce. Use a silicone spatula to gently toss to combine.
If the pot isn’t oven safe, transfer it to the lightly greased 9 x 13 casserole dish and top with regular cheddar cheese. Cover and bake for 25 minutes. Remove cover and top with crispy fried onions. Bake for 8 more minutes. Serve with Garlic Bread with Cheese.
Using Frozen Broccoli
2 cups of frozen broccoli (and/or cauliflower) can also be used. Just be sure you thaw and pat it dry! Frozen broccoli is already blanched so you don’t need to cook it prior to mixing the casserole together unless you like your broccoli on the softer side. Frozen peas, green beans, or carrots make a great addition too. Thaw them out prior to baking or increase covered baking time by 5-7 minutes.
Make Ahead Method
Follow assembly instructions and let the casserole completely cool. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Add 15 minutes to covered baking time.
Storage
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Try These Next
14-inch oven-safe nonstick pan. Perfect for preparing this recipe without having to transfer it to a casserole dish. 9 x 13 inch casserole dish– an Alternative baking vessel that’s the perfect size for most casseroles. Silicone Spatula– Makes it easy to gently incorporate the pasta into the sauce without breaking the noodles.
