Chicken Noodle Casserole

Healthy Chicken Noodle Casserole (Lightened-Up)

Healthy Chicken Noodle Casserole (Lightened-Up) — a cozy, reliable classic with simple steps, substitutions, and serving tips.

Category
Chicken
Time
82 min
Servings
5
Method
Sheet-Pan

Ingredients

  • butter
  • onion
  • garlic
  • black pepper
  • thyme
  • crushed tomatoes
  • chicken breast
  • beef chuck
  • breadcrumbs
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • mustard
  • scallions

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Warm butter in a Dutch oven; sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
  3. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a light roux.
  4. Whisk in milk gradually; simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Add the main ingredients and seasonings; cook until tender.
  6. Transfer to a baking dish; top with cheese and bake until golden and bubbling.
  7. Rest 5 minutes, then serve hot.