Chicken and Green Noodle Casserole Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
🥘 Recipe Yield: 6-8 servings
Ingredients:
- 3-4 chicken breast halves
- 1 green pepper
- 1 onion
- 1 celery stalk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 Velveeta cheese block
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can sliced mushrooms
- Salt, to taste
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers
Instructions:
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Cook Chicken: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add chicken breast halves and cook for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Once cooked, remove chicken from the pot and reserve the stock for later use.
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Prepare Chicken: Cut the cooked chicken meat into bite-size pieces and set aside.
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Cook Noodles: Cook the egg noodles in the reserved chicken stock until tender. Once cooked, drain the noodles and set them aside.
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Saute Vegetables: In a skillet, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Add diced green pepper, onion, and celery, and sauté until tender.
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Melt Cheese: Add the Velveeta cheese to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and well incorporated.
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Add Soup and Mushrooms: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and the sliced mushrooms. Cook the mixture until it becomes bubbly and well combined.
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Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked chicken pieces and noodles to the skillet. Mix everything together until the chicken and noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
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Prepare Casserole: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter. Transfer the chicken and noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish.
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Prepare Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of butter with the crushed buttery crackers. Mix until the butter evenly coats the crumbs.
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Top and Bake: Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture over the chicken and noodle mixture in the baking dish, covering it evenly. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
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Serve: Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious Chicken and Green Noodle Casserole!
This hearty casserole combines tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, creamy cheese, and buttery noodles for a comforting meal that’s perfect for potlucks, weeknight dinners, or any occasion where you want to impress with a delicious homemade dish!
