Lena’s Hearty 3-Cheese Chicken & Noodle Bake
📜 Collection: General Archive | ✍️ Attribution: Lena | 📂 Category: Entrees A rich, crowd-pleasing casserole featuring diced chicken and noodles baked in a creamy three-cheese sauce with mushrooms, pimentos, and basil.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 1 hour | None | 12–15 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Skillet
- Large mixing bowl
- 13” x 9” x 2” baking pan
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ½ Cup | Onion | Chopped |
| ½ Cup | Green Pepper | Chopped |
| 3 Tbsp | Butter | Or oleo |
| 1 Can | Cream of Chicken Soup | Condensed, undiluted |
| 1 Can | Mushrooms | Sliced, drained |
| 1 (2 oz) Jar | Pimentos | Drained |
| ½ tsp | Basil | Dried |
| 1 pkg (8 oz) | Noodles | Cooked and drained |
| 3 Cups | Chicken | Diced, cooked |
| 2 Cups | Cheddar Cheese | Shredded |
| 2 Cups | Ricotta | Or cottage cheese |
| ½ Cup | Parmesan Cheese | Grated |
| ¼ Cup | Buttered Bread Crumbs | Prepared |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sauce and Mix
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13” x 9” x 2” pan.
- In a skillet, saute ½ cup chopped onion and ½ cup chopped green pepper in 3 tbsp butter until tender.
- Stir in 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, 1 can drained sliced mushrooms, 1 (2oz) jar drained pimentos, and ½ tsp dried basil. Set this sauce mixture aside.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 pkg (8 oz) noodles, 3 cups diced cooked chicken, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 2 cups ricotta, and ½ cup grated parmesan cheese.
- Add the prepared sauce mixture to the large bowl and mix well until thoroughly combined.
- Pour everything into the greased 13” x 9” x 2” pan.
Step 2: Bake the Casserole
- Bake uncovered at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup buttered bread crumbs evenly over the top and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the casserole a day in advance, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake, adding an extra 10–15 minutes to the initial baking time if chilled.
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