Chicken noodle casserole recipe for eight
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This casserole serves eight and turns cooked chicken into a creamy baked pasta dinner. It includes a crisp cracker topping.
Ingredients
Egg noodles
16 ounces
Unsalted butter
5 tablespoons
Yellow onion
1
Celery stalks
3
Carrots
2
Garlic cloves
2
All-purpose flour
1/3 cup
Chicken broth
3 cups
Whole milk
1 cup
Cooked shredded chicken
4 cups
Frozen peas
1 1/2 cups
Sour cream
1/2 cup
Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups, shredded
Buttery round crackers
1 sleeve
How to make it
- Heat the oven to 375°F and cook noodles just shy of tender. 2. Cook onion, celery, carrots, and garlic in 3 tablespoons butter. 3. Stir in flour, then gradually whisk in broth and milk; simmer until thick. 4. Fold in noodles, chicken, peas, sour cream, and cheese. 5. Transfer to a baking dish, top with crushed crackers mixed with remaining butter, and bake for 25 minutes.
Who this list is for
This list is for cooks preparing a family-style chicken noodle casserole to feed eight people. It’s ideal for anyone who needs a filling, comforting meal that uses cooked chicken and a crunchy cracker topping. If you’re planning a potluck, family dinner, or meal train, this recipe fits the bill.
How to use this list
Begin by checking if you have egg noodles, unsalted butter, and all-purpose flour on hand. Fresh produce like yellow onion, celery, carrots, and garlic need to be picked up if you’re out. For the creamy sauce, you’ll need chicken broth, whole milk, and sour cream. Don’t forget the cooked shredded chicken—leftovers or rotisserie chicken both work. Frozen peas, shredded cheddar cheese, and a sleeve of buttery round crackers finish the list. Cross off what’s already in your kitchen before shopping.
Common mistakes
Don’t substitute regular crackers for buttery round crackers—the topping won’t be as crisp or flavorful. Skipping the sauté step for onions, celery, and carrots can leave the casserole bland. Using low-fat milk or cheese can make the sauce watery. Make sure your chicken is well-shredded so it mixes evenly.
What is on this list
The list includes egg noodles, unsalted butter, yellow onion, celery, carrots, garlic, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, whole milk, cooked shredded chicken, frozen peas, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and buttery round crackers. Go through your fridge and pantry and cross off anything you already have, especially staples like flour and butter.
Before you go
Before shopping, check your freezer for leftover chicken and peas. Make sure you have a casserole dish large enough for eight servings. If you’re prepping ahead, cook and shred the chicken in advance. Crushing the crackers before baking saves time when assembling the topping.
FAQ
Who is "Chicken noodle casserole recipe for eight" for?
This list is for cooks preparing a family-style chicken noodle casserole to feed eight people. It’s ideal for anyone who needs a filling, comforting meal that uses cooked chicken and a crunchy cracker topping. If you’re planning a potluck, family dinner, or meal train, this recipe fits the bill.
How should I use "Chicken noodle casserole recipe for eight"?
Begin by checking if you have egg noodles, unsalted butter, and all-purpose flour on hand. Fresh produce like yellow onion, celery, carrots, and garlic need to be picked up if you’re out. For the creamy sauce, you’ll need chicken broth, whole milk, and sour cream. Don’t forget the cooked shredded chicken—leftovers or rotisserie chicken both work. Frozen pea…
What should I skip or avoid with "Chicken noodle casserole recipe for eight"?
Don’t substitute regular crackers for buttery round crackers—the topping won’t be as crisp or flavorful. Skipping the sauté step for onions, celery, and carrots can leave the casserole bland. Using low-fat milk or cheese can make the sauce watery. Make sure your chicken is well-shredded so it mixes evenly.
What is on the "Chicken noodle casserole recipe for eight" list?
The list includes egg noodles, unsalted butter, yellow onion, celery, carrots, garlic, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, whole milk, cooked shredded chicken, frozen peas, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and buttery round crackers. Go through your fridge and pantry and cross off anything you already have, especially staples like flour and butter.
What should I do before I go?
Before shopping, check your freezer for leftover chicken and peas. Make sure you have a casserole dish large enough for eight servings. If you’re prepping ahead, cook and shred the chicken in advance. Crushing the crackers before baking saves time when assembling the topping.
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