Name: Marry Me Chicken Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 ounces wide egg noodles; 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup finely chopped shallots; 1 Tablespoon minced garlic; Pinch of red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1 Tablespoon minced fresh thyme; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 14.5-ounce can low sodium chicken broth; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon granulated chicken bouillon; 2/3 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 1/2 cups cooked, chopped chicken; 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; Fresh basil sprigs for optional garnish

Marry Me Chicken Noodle Casserole

This marry me chicken noodle casserole turns leftover chicken into a delicious family-friendly dish: chicken and noodles in a creamy sauce with punchy sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh thyme are topped with crunchy breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.

1 hr 5 min total 30 min prep 30 min cook 8 367 cal

Instructions

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1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook noodles for 1 or 2 minutes less than the package recommends for al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, drain again, and set aside.
3 Heat olive oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. When butter stops sizzling, add shallots and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme and cook just until garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
4 Stir in flour and cook, stirring, until flour bubbles, about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, milk, cream, chicken bouillon granules, and tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
5 Add cooked chicken, noodles, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well, and pour into prepared pan.
6 Combine remaining Parmesan cheese with panko breadcrumbs and sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
7 Bake in the center of the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Allow casserole to cool for 5 to 10 minutes, garnish with fresh basil, and serve warm.