Ground Chicken Noodle Casserole

Name: Ground Chicken Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish; 1 (8-ounce) bag extra-wide egg noodles; 3/4 c. panko breadcrumbs; 3 tbsp. olive oil; 6 oz. sharp Cheddar, grated (about 1 1/2 cups), divided; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced; 1 c. frozen lima beans, thawed; 1/2 yellow onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 thyme sprigs, plus more for garnish; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb. ground chicken; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 c. dry white wine; 1 1/2 c. chicken stock; 3/4 c. heavy cream

Add this stick-to-your-ribs main to your weeknight meal rotation.

By Charlyne MattoxUpdated: Jun 30, 2025

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Ian Palmer

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Looking for a veggie- and protein-packed meal that the kids will devour? Make this cheesy chicken casserole for dinner tonight! It’ll have everyone rushing to the table faster than you can say, “Dinner’s ready!”

Need a head start? Prepare all the components in advance and store them separately in zip-top bags or glass containers in the fridge. When you get home, simply combine the ingredients as directed in Step 4 and continue from there.

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Ingredients

4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
1 (8-ounce) bag extra-wide egg noodles
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
3 Tbsp. olive oil
6 oz. sharp Cheddar, grated (about 1 1/2 cups), divided
2 carrots, sliced
1 bell pepper, chopped
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
1 cup frozen lima beans, thawed
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 thyme sprigs, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. ground chicken
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 425ºF. Butter a 3-quart baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook noodles to al dente, typically 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and set aside. Combine panko, oil, and 1/4 cup Cheddar in a bowl.
2. Step 2Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots, pepper, mushrooms, lima beans, onion, garlic, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add wine and cook until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Add stock and cream. Bring to a simmer and cook until just starting to thicken, 2 to 4 minutes. Discard thyme sprigs.
3. Step 3Combine noodles, chicken mixture, and remaining 1 1/4 cups Cheddar in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to prepared pan and top with panko mixture. Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Garnish with thyme.