Cold, tired, and ready for some amazing comfort food? You've got to try this quick dinner recipe!
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❤️ Why you'll love it
- This hearty chicken dinner recipe is easy to make and is loaded with flavor.
- It's sure to become a family favorite!
- A comforting casserole that warms you up on those chilly nights.
- A great dinner idea on busy weeknights nights when you don't have much time.
Caramelized onions, juicy chicken, and tender egg noodles are layered with gooey Swiss cheese and topped with buttery crumbs for a family friendly dinner that really hits the spot!
It's one of those easy recipes you serve again and again. And, if you're looking for side dishes you'll want to check out What to Serve with Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole. The recipes go with this, too!
🧾 Ingredients
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- egg noodles
- butter
- onions
- all-purpose flour
- packet of onion soup mix
- beef stock
- chicken
- Swiss cheese
- panko bread crumbs
🔪 Instructions
For full instructions please scroll down to the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Caramelize onions and make the creamy sauce in a large skillet.
- Mix together chicken, pasta, and sauce.
- Layer the noodle mixture with cheese in a 9x13 baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Melt butter, mix with crumbs, and top the casserole then bake 10 more minutes.
🥄 Equipment
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You'll need the following items to make this creamy chicken casserole successfully.
🥫 Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Leftovers can also be frozen for up to three months. Be sure to wrap well in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before heating up in a 325F oven.
📖 Variations
- Try using different types of pasta like shells or ziti.
- You can also add in your favorite vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or peas.
- If you want a bit more of a kick, try adding some red pepper flakes.
- Swap out of the beef broth for chicken broth if you prefer the flavor of chicken broth.
- Mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, or Gruyere cheese would make a great substitute for the Swiss cheese.
- Crispy fried onions are a great substitute for the breadcrumbs!
💭 Tips
Expert Tip: Be sure to stir your roux often when you are making the sauce so that it doesn't burn.
- If you're not in the mood for pasta, try using cooked rice or quinoa instead.
- The amount of salt you use will depend on the brand of soup mix and beef stock. I used Lipton. You might need to adjust if needed.
- Make sure to stir the sauce continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
👩🍳 FAQs
Yes, And, you can also use poached chicken as well.
Yes, you can prepare the casserole then foil in foil and place it in the fridge overnight. Then bake per the directions.
Reheat in the oven at 325 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until warm.
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- This Hamburger Noodle Casserole is cheesy and creamy and full of savory flavors.
🍽️ Serve with...
Southern Style Green Beans go well as a side for this creamy casserole.
If you enjoy a side salad, give this Classic Pea Salad a try.
Nothing is better than a baguette warm from the oven and dripping with butter.
Fluffy and cheesy! These Cheese Biscuits go well with this dish.
A Bourbon Cake is a southern tradition that pairs well with most recipes.
📞 The last word
We all need another easy dinner recipe that is so delicious that it's perfect for serving to company, too!
Well y'all, here it is!
If you're looking for old fashioned comfort food try this creamy chicken and noodles recipe.
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📖 Recipe
French Onion Chicken Casserole
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- 8 ounces pasta, cooked and drained
- ¼ cup butter
- 6 cups onions, halved and sliced thinly - about 2 large onions
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ounce onion soup mix
- 2 ¼ cups beef stock
- 2 cups chicken , cooked and shredded
- 8 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded (2 cups)
Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup Panko crispy bread crumbs
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat ¼ cup butter over medium-high heat.
- Add onions, salt and pepper.
- Cook 11 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender.
- Reduce heat to medium; cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are starting to brown.
- Sprinkle flour over onions in skillet; cook and stir about 1 minute.
- Stir in broth; heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
- Simmer 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat; stir in chicken and cooked pasta, mixing to combine.
- Add half of the mixture to baking dish.
- Sprinkle with half of the cheese.
- Top with remaining pasta mixture, then remaining cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake 20 minutes.
Topping
- In small bowl mix the breadcrumbs and melted butter.
- Remove the aluminum foil, sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture and bake 10 more minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
Notes
- If you're not in the mood for pasta, try using cooked rice or quinoa instead.
- The amount of salt you use will depend on the brand of soup mix and beef stock. I used Lipton. You might need to adjust if needed.
- Make sure to stir the sauce continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.
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