Description
Comfort meets culinary delight in this Chicken Noodle Bake, where hearty pasta, tender chicken, and rich cream sauce meld into a soul-warming masterpiece. Cheesy, creamy layers promise pure satisfaction that will draw friends and family around the dinner table with anticipation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 ounces (283 grams) egg noodles
- 1 ½ cups (225 grams) cooked chicken fillet, cut into small cubes
- 1 ½ cups (210 grams) frozen peas and carrots, thawed
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Dairy and Liquid Components:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (16 grams) all-purpose flour
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Submerge egg noodles in generously salted boiling water, cooking until they reach a perfect al dente texture with a slight resistance when bitten.
- Heat a skillet and melt butter until it shimmers, then introduce diced onions and minced garlic, releasing their aromatic essence with Italian seasoning.
- Fold peas and carrots into the sautéed aromatics, creating a colorful vegetable medley. Season with salt and pepper, allowing vegetables to soften and become tender.
- Dust the vegetable mixture with flour, stirring thoroughly to create a smooth, even coating that will help thicken the sauce.
- Stream chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and create a silky, luxurious base.
- Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer, occasionally stirring, until it transforms into a rich, velvety consistency that clings beautifully to the vegetables.
- Incorporate drained noodles and pre-cooked chicken cubes into the creamy sauce, gently tossing to ensure every morsel is lavishly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding a final sprinkle of salt and pepper to elevate the dish’s flavor profile.
- Transfer the creamy chicken noodle bake to serving dishes, ensuring each portion is generously loaded with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and luscious sauce.
Notes
- Perfectly cook noodles al dente to maintain a delightful texture and prevent mushiness during baking.
- Sauté vegetables with butter and Italian seasoning to build a rich, aromatic flavor foundation for the dish.
- Create a velvety sauce by gradually whisking flour, chicken broth, and heavy cream to ensure smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate pre-cooked chicken cubes for a convenient protein boost and time-saving meal preparation.
- Balance seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance the overall taste profile and bring out subtle flavors.
- Quick one-skillet method reduces kitchen cleanup and streamlines the cooking process for busy home cooks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg