Description
This Easy Creamy Chicken Mushroom Casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, mushrooms, and creamy sauce over broad noodles, making it perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups extra broad noodles cooked
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken I used Archer Farms shredded chicken
- 4 cups sliced mushrooms
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup flour
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- ½ tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp garlic pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Fresh parsley to garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually pour in the chicken stock and milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Add garlic salt, garlic pepper, and onion powder to the mixture, then fold in the cooked noodles and shredded chicken.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, top with grated mozzarella cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
For a healthier option, you can substitute whole milk with low-fat milk or a dairy-free alternative. Feel free to add vegetables like peas or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Easy Creamy Chicken Mushroom Casserole, chicken casserole, mushroom casserole, creamy chicken, comfort food