Description
Classic comfort meets modern ease in this creamy chicken noodle bake recipe that blends hearty pasta, tender chicken, and rich cheese sauce. Home cooks can quickly assemble this satisfying midweek meal with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz (283 g) egg noodles
- 1.5 cups (225 g) cooked chicken fillet, cut into small cubes
- 1.5 cups (210 g) frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (16 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Immerse egg noodles in heavily salted boiling water, cooking until achieving a perfectly tender yet firm texture with a delicate bite.
- Aromatic Foundation: Melt butter in a skillet until golden, then sauté diced onions and minced garlic with Italian seasoning, releasing their fragrant essence and creating a flavorful base.
- Vegetable Integration: Introduce peas and carrots to the aromatic mixture, gently cooking until vegetables become tender and vibrant, seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance their natural sweetness.
- Sauce Development: Dust the vegetable blend with flour, then gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream, creating a smooth, velvety sauce that thickens and coats the ingredients with a luxurious consistency.
- Combining Elements: Fold in pre-cooked chicken cubes and drained noodles, gently tossing to ensure every component is thoroughly embraced by the creamy sauce, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Final Touch: Transfer the complete dish to a baking vessel, garnishing with a final seasoning adjustment and preparing to bake until the top becomes golden and slightly crisp, promising a delectable culinary experience.
Notes
- Nail Al Dente Noodles: Cook egg noodles just until they have a slight bite to prevent mushiness, which can ruin the dish’s texture.
- Build Flavor Layers: Sautéing onions, garlic, and seasonings before adding liquids intensifies the overall taste and creates a more complex profile.
- Prevent Sauce Lumps: Whisk continuously when adding broth and cream to create a smooth, silky sauce without unwanted clumps.
- Season Strategically: Taste and adjust salt and pepper at the end to balance flavors and ensure a perfectly seasoned final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg