Easy Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe
I remember eating lots of chicken noodle casserole growing up in rural Minnesota. It’s a dish that was always served at potlucks and church basement dinners. But my recipe for chicken noodle casserole differs from those classic versions in one major aspect: there’s no condensed soup in my chicken noodle casserole recipe. Many people do not care for this ingredient, and it’s not available in some countries, and it’s easy enough to cook with more ‘real ingredients’ for this recipe and that’s what I did. Heavy cream as well as melted Swiss cheese help bind the casserole ingredients together – no condensed soup needed. There’s succulent pieces of juicy shredded chicken in every bite, onions and garlic for flavor, and with some mozzarella cheese on top that melts beautifully, you’re in chicken noodle casserole heaven. I also added broccoli florets but if you’re not a fan, you can stick with the old standby of frozen peas and carrots. And of course, use your favorite kind of noodles from egg noodles to rotini to ziti or penne. With about 15 minutes of active prep work (make sure you’re multitasking) and 15 minutes to bake it off, this is a doable 30-minute recipe for busy weeknight dinners or make it for a special Sunday family meal. Everyone is going to clean their plates!
Ingredients in Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole
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How to Make Chicken Noodle Casserole Without Condensed Soup
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