Easy Chicken à la King Noodle Casserole
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This easy Chicken à la King Noodle Casserole is a comforting, creamy dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and egg noodles in a rich sauce. It’s an excellent way to use up leftover chicken, or you can cook fresh chicken breasts for the recipe. The addition of mushrooms, peas, and bell peppers brings in delicious textures and color, while a creamy sauce ties everything together to create a classic comfort food.
The best part about this casserole is how simple it is to put together. After preparing the noodles, you mix them with the vegetables and chicken in a creamy sauce. Then, just bake until bubbly and golden. It’s a meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, and the leftovers are just as tasty, making it a convenient and flavorful family favorite!
Ingredients to Make Easy Chicken à la King Noodle Casserole
- EGG NOODLES
- CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP
- SOUR CREAM
- HALF AND HALF
- GARLIC SALT
- SALT AND PEPPER
- COOKED SHREDDED CHICKEN
- ONION
- MUSHROOMS
- RED BELL PEPPER
- FROZEN PEAS
How to Make Easy Chicken A la King Noodle Casserole
Preheat your oven to 350°F. While the oven is heating, cook the egg noodles on the stovetop according to the package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, half and half, garlic salt, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined. Add the cooked chicken, diced onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, frozen peas, and cooked noodles to the bowl with the cream sauce. Gently stir everything together until the vegetables and noodles are evenly coated in the creamy sauce.
Next, pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer. Cover the casserole dish with foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes or until the casserole is heated through and bubbling. Once done, remove from the oven, serve hot, and enjoy this creamy, comforting dish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different type of pasta instead of egg noodles? Yes! You can substitute egg noodles with other pasta shapes such as rotini, penne, or bow-tie pasta. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time based on the pasta you choose.
Can I make this casserole ahead of time?
Absolutely. You can assemble the casserole, cover it tightly, and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Just note that you may need to add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if it’s going directly from the fridge to the oven.
Can I freeze the Chicken ala King recipe?
Yes, this casserole freezes well. Assemble the dish, cover it tightly with foil, and freeze it before baking. When you’re ready to cook, pull it out about 24 hours ahead of time to let it thaw in the refrigerator. Then bake it at 350 for about 35 – 40 minutes or until it is baked all the way through.
What other vegetables can I use? You can customize this recipe by adding or substituting vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, or green beans. Frozen or fresh veggies both work well.
Can I use rotisserie chicken? Yes, rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver for this recipe. Just shred or chop the cooked chicken and mix it into the casserole.
Can I use pimientos in this dish?
Yes, just swap them out for the red bell pepper. For this recipe, about ¼ to ½ cup of chopped pimentos should be enough to give the casserole a flavorful boost without overpowering the other ingredients. Simply stir them into the creamy mixture before baking for a delicious twist!
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Easy Chicken à la King Noodle Casserole
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces egg noodles
- 10.75 oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream I used light
- ⅔ cup half and half
- ¼ tsp garlic salt
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded chicken rotisserie chicken is a good option
- ¼ cup onion finely diced
- ½ cup mushrooms chopped
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to the package directions.
- In a bowl, mix together the soup, sour cream, half and half, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Then mix in the chicken, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, frozen peas, and the cooked noodles
- Pour the mixture in a 9×13 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 8.
Nutrition
This recipe is adapted from Six Sisters Stuff.
