Creamy Rotisserie-Chicken Noodle Casserole

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This creamy chicken noodle casserole recipe is inspired by our popular Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken by Karen Rankin. We use store-bought rotisserie chicken to cut down on cooking time. This casserole is cozy and delicious.

Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Creamy Rotisserie-Chicken Noodle Casserole
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly Raibikis

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 1 cup chopped carrots

  • ½ cup chopped celery

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons fresh chopped thyme

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 2 cups whole milk

  • 3 cups cooked whole-wheat egg noodles

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

  • ¾ cup thawed frozen peas

  • ½ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add carrots and celery; cook, stirring, until almost softened, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic powder; cook, stirring, until coated. Increase heat to medium-high and add milk. Cook, stirring, until thickened and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in noodles, chicken and peas. Transfer to an 8-inch-square baking dish.

  3. Combine panko and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl; sprinkle over the casserole. Bake until browned and bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes.

    Creamy Rotisserie-Chicken Noodle Casserole
    Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly Raibikis

Recipe Updates

Based on earlier review and comments of this recipe, we've retested and made the following adjustments (and updated the nutritional analysis accordingly):

Added thyme and garlic powder (to boost flavor).

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 1/2 cups

Calories 513, Fat 18g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 72mg, Carbohydrates 50g, Total Sugars 12g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 35g, Fiber 7g, Sodium 768mg, Potassium 588mg

EatingWell.com, November 2022; updated January 2024

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