Egg Noodle Casserole with Chicken

4 servings

45 minutes

Egg noodle casserole with chicken is a cozy and hearty dish popular in American cuisine. It originated as a simple way to combine tender chicken, creamy notes, and rich cheese flavor into one appetizing baked masterpiece. A light crispy topping of breadcrumbs gives it a special texture, while sun-dried tomatoes add a pleasant tanginess. This dish is perfect for family dinners when you crave something warm and homey. The delicate noodles soaked in a flavorful sauce made from chicken broth and cream make each forkful rich in taste. The casserole is easy to prepare, and its combination of ingredients will satisfy both gourmets and lovers of simple home-cooked meals.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 570
• Proteins: 25.1g
• Fats: 35.1g
• Carbohydrates: 37.6g

Ingredients

• Egg noodles: 150 g
• Salt: 2 tbsp
• Celery stalk: 1 pc
• Cream 33%: 50 ml
• Chicken breast: 200 g
• Cheddar cheese: 100 g
• Butter: 4 tbsp
• Breadcrumbs: 50 g
• Sun-dried tomatoes: 30 g
• Chicken broth: 200 ml

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Boil 1 liter of water in a pot, add the chicken breast, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 200 g

3. Cool the chicken and chop it finely.

4. Chop the celery finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Celery stalk: 1 piece

5. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheddar cheese: 100 g

6. In a saucepan, mix chicken broth and cream, add celery, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and heat everything for 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken broth: 200 ml
   • Cream 33%: 50 ml
   • Celery stalk: 1 piece

7. Add chicken and cheese, cook while stirring until the cheese melts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 200 g
   • Cheddar cheese: 100 g

8. In a large pot, bring water to a boil with salt in the ratio: 1 tablespoon of salt per 1 liter of water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 2 tablespoons

9. Put the egg noodles in the pot and boil for 40 seconds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg noodles: 150 g

10. Then drain the noodles in a colander and rinse quickly.

11. Add noodles to the chicken and mix everything well.

12. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Grease the surface of the baking dish with butter.

    Required ingredients:

    • Butter: 4 tablespoons

13. Pour the casserole mixture into the mold.

14. Mix the breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons of butter, and grind them.

    Required ingredients:

    • Breadcrumbs: 50 g
    • Butter: 4 tablespoons

15. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on the surface of the casserole. Bake for 25 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Breadcrumbs: 50 g

16. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes finely.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sun-dried tomatoes: 30 g

17. Serve the casserole on plates, sprinkle with chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and serve.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sun-dried tomatoes: 30 g