Description
A creamy and comforting casserole combining shredded chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a crunchy topping that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (raw)
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt (226 g)
- 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk (120 ml)
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (112 g)
- 3 cups uncooked wide egg noodles (6 oz.)
- 12 oz. bag frozen mixed veggies (defrosted)
- 16 oz. jar of pepperoncini (drained and roughly chopped)
- 3 Tbsp. homemade ranch seasoning
- 3 Tbsp. dried parsley
- 1 Tbsp. dried dill
- 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp. onion powder
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. fresh cracked pepper
- 1 Tbsp. dried chives (optional)
- 1.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup low-fat 2% milk (180 ml)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (40 g)
- 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a large 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- Place the raw chicken in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked through and no longer pink. Once cooked through, shred with two forks or a hand mixer.
- While the chicken cooks, sauté the onions and garlic in cooking spray until the onions are slightly translucent and fragrant. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- In the same pan, prepare the cream of chicken soup substitute. Add chicken broth, milk, flour, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pan. Simmer over medium heat and whisk continuously until thickened.
- Remove from heat and pour into the mixing bowl with the onion mixture.
- In a small bowl, mix the ranch seasoning ingredients together.
- Add shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, low-fat milk, melted butter, half of the Monterey Jack cheese, uncooked noodles, mixed vegetables, chopped pepperoncini, and ranch seasoning to the mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, smoothing it out. Press the noodles into the mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese on top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, remove the foil and continue to bake for 10-15 minutes until the noodles are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- If desired, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for a golden top. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This casserole can be prepared in advance and refrigerated before baking. Also, feel free to substitute mixed vegetables with your favorites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, creamy casserole, comfort food, southern cuisine, family dinner
