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Creamy Chicken Casserole
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Creamy Chicken Casserole

This creamy chicken casserole is one of our favorite casserole recipes. It is so easy to make and tastes amazing. When you start with a rotisserie chicken, this recipe is super simple to make. The best part is everyone is at the dinner table and an easy meal like this is a great way to get the family together for more family time. Even on busy weeknights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: casserole recipe, chicken recipe, Comfort food, easy meals, rotisserie chicken recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 532kcal

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups rotisserie chicken diced
  • 4 cups egg noodles cooked and drained, approximately 2 cups uncooked
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded reserve 1 cup for top
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 10.5 ounces cream of celery soup

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Instructions

  • Begin by cooking the egg noodles according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain.
  • Save time by preparing the rest of the ingredients while the pasta is cooking. I used a rotisserie chicken so all I had to do is remove the chicken meat and dice it into bite-sized pieces.
  • Next heat a 12-inch non-stick skillet melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until they are translucent.
  • Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and flour. Stirring constantly to combine the flour with the butter, continue cooking two minutes.
  • Make the cheesy white sauce: Continuing to cook, slowly add the milk and most of the cheese. Reserve 1 cup for the topping. Salt and pepper to taste.
    Making the Creamy Cheese Sauce
  • Once the cheese is melted, add the chicken, sour cream, soup, and cooked noodles. Stir to combine.
  • Add to a prepared 9 X 13 casserole pan and top with the reserved cup of shredded cheese and the mozzarella cheese.
    Adding Rotisserie Chicken
  • Bake for 20 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Easy Casserole Recipes in a 9 x 13

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Notes

Freezer Meal

Often, I will purchase a few rotisserie chickens at a time when they are on sale. This is a perfect recipe to make ahead of time and freeze.
I find it easiest to use a foil pan making sure it is wrapped well before freezing. That way, I just need to pop it in the oven and bake it when I need it. Just add approximately 40 minutes onto the cooking time to allow for the ice-cold ingredients when they go in the oven.

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

This is a lovely main dish to store in the refrigerator. Just put the leftovers in an airtight container and it will last up to 5 days.
To reheat, it can be microwaved a few minutes until piping hot. Or if you prefer, you can reheat it in the oven in an oven-safe container.

Nutrition

Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 767IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 418mg | Iron: 1mg
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