This is Molly’s combination of two of her daughter’s favorite foods, chicken noodle soup and hotdish! She describes it as basically tuna noodle casserole but instead of using fish in a can she’s using succulent chicken, and all of chicken’s flavor friends are coming to the party too…like lemon, cream, and a whole lotta dill.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 6 to 8 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 6 to 8 servings |
Ingredients
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces (226 grams) wide egg noodles
- 1 1/2 cups crumbled butter crackers (such as Ritz, about 30 crackers (96 grams))
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) melted unsalted butter, plus 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 medium leeks, halved and sliced, white and light green parts only
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup (33 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
- 3 cups (720 grams) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 grams) heavy cream
- 4 cups skinless shredded rotisserie chicken meat (from about a 2 1/4-pound rotisserie chicken)
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) frozen peas
- 1/4 cup (10 grams) chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons (6 grams) chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Place an oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Season the water with salt and then add the egg noodles. Cook the noodles for 2 to 3 minutes short of the package instructions. Drain in a colander and set aside. Wipe the pot dry and return to the stovetop.
- Put the crumbled crackers in a medium bowl. Drizzle with the 2 tablespoons of melted butter and toss to coat the crackers in the butter. Set aside.
- Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery and leeks. Cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic. Stir in the thyme and sprinkle with the flour. Stir to coat the vegetables in the flour and toast for 1 to 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste. Add the nutmeg and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant. Deglaze the pan with the white wine. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to incorporate any flavorful brown bits. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to fully incorporate. Bring back to a boil, reduce to a simmer and season with kosher salt and several grinds of black pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the chicken, noodles and peas. Return to a simmer for a minute to combine the flavors and then remove from the heat. Stir in the parsley, dill, lemon zest and juice. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Transfer the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle with the buttered cracker crumbs. Bake until the crumbs are golden and crispy and the edges of the casserole are bubbly, about 25 minutes. Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and dill. Serve hot.
- Leftover casserole will keep for up to 3 days, covered, in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 506 |
| Total Fat | 22 g |
| Saturated Fat | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Protein | 33 g |
| Cholesterol | 144 mg |
| Sodium | 826 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 506 |
| Total Fat | 22 g |
| Saturated Fat | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Protein | 33 g |
| Cholesterol | 144 mg |
| Sodium | 826 mg |
Reviews
I loved this hot dish! Easy, homey and delicious. I did find it best completely consumed same day made.
Huge amount, even when the recipe was cut in half…
And hugely blah. A mix of bland and uninteresting flavored that
I honestly believe would be improved with cream of celery
Or cream of chicken soup. It’s hot dish, folks – doesn’t need
Bland heavy cream with bland chicken and egg noodles
And hugely blah. A mix of bland and uninteresting flavored that
I honestly believe would be improved with cream of celery
Or cream of chicken soup. It’s hot dish, folks – doesn’t need
Bland heavy cream with bland chicken and egg noodles
Excellent! This is perfect when you’re not feeling good and don’t want any more soup.. Soooo good.
Sooo wonderful. Hubby can’t have salt so this was a perfect recipe (without crackers). I added a couple dashes hot sauce to spice it up a bit. Definitely a keeper for my family.
This recipe is wonderful! Such a nice twist to chicken casserole ❤️. It does take quite a few steps to achieve, but thinking I will fully prep ingredients before making it the next time. This is definitely going to be a go to recipe for my family.
Fun and easy to make with my children (ages 6-12).
Yep made the recipe to the letter. And was unremarkable. and was a lot of effort for not much flavor. There is so much that could be done to enhance the recipe. More spice to your flavor. . When we were done it was soupy and entirely not a casserole. It needed to be thickened during the Dutch oven/boiling process. Would suggest more flour or corn starch to thicken the sauce. Or maybe less broth. Adjust as you cook so you know you are adding the right amount to your casserole. And this is a large casserole. 6-8 serving is over serve. I might put in 9×9 to serve 4 servings and freeze another 4 servings.
Sounds sooo yummy & wonderful going to make it , thanks
Are leeks a necessity? Would more onions suffice?
This is a weird review for me. I did not love this, but I couldn’t stop eating it. I NEVER have second servings, but this was so comforting as far as texture and sauciness, that I couldn’t help myself. I did have to add a good amount of salt and added parm cheese to it but otherwise followed the recipe. The cracker crumbs on top made it for me.