Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole with Vegetables 🥕🍗🍝
This creamy chicken noodle casserole is comfort food at its finest! Packed with tender chicken, wholesome vegetables, and soft pasta, it’s an ideal one-pot dish to satisfy the whole family. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines simplicity and flavor for a hearty meal.
Ingredients:
- For the base:
- 2 large chicken breasts (shredded or cubed)
- 2 cups of uncooked elbow macaroni or short pasta
- 2 medium carrots, sliced thinly
- 1 cup of green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup of diced celery (optional)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- For the sauce:
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) of condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup of whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar or Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Optional garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper
