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As usual, I made way too much food on the 4th of July! Only one person even touched the chicken! (Can’t say the same for the ribs – LOL). I wanted to use some of the leftovers but I didn’t want the same meal – so something with pasta…Chicken Noodle! And who doesn’t like a dish that’s chicken noodle?
Here’s how you do it:
In an effort to use up some things in the refrigerator, I added some bell pepper (I had two halves) and some leftover chopped onion. You can be creative and add anything you want to use up – like peas or corn, cheese, even leftover sauces!
So here is my version – I’d love to hear about yours!
Melt 3 Tablespoons of the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. If you are using fresh mushrooms, cook them first until they are soft and lightly browned.
Next, gently sauté the onions and garlic until they are are starting to soften.
Add the pepper and celery, continuing to cook for about 5 to 10 minutes.
Heat the oil for a minutes or two, then stir in the chicken and pre-cooked mushrooms.
Stir in the flour and cook it until it starts to thicken lightly.
Quickly stir in the milk and
continue cooking until the sauce is just starting to thicken.
Remove from the heat and add some salt and lemon pepper to taste.
Stir in the noodles.
Pour the entire dish into a 2 quart casserole dish that has been lightly sprayed with oil.
My favorite casserole dish … Click on the picture for more information. And this really is my favorite – this is not a paid plug! (I own two sizes)
Top with bread crumbs and dollops of butter.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until the top is browned and it is heated all the way through.
Serve hot.
© Copyright 2023 The Lazy Gastronome
This recipe was created to use up leftover, but we'll be having it again!
- 7 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 large cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper (half green/half red)
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped celery
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups chicken cut into bite sized pieces
- 1/4 cup pre-cooked mushrooms (about 1/2 cup raw)
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/8 cup bread crumbs
- salt and lemon pepper to taste
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Melt 3 Tablespoons of the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. If you are using fresh mushrooms, cook them first until they are soft and lightly browned.
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Next, gently sauté the onions and garlic until they are are starting to soften.
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Add the pepper and celery, continuing to cook for about 5 to 10 minutes.
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Heat the oil for a minutes or two, then stir in the chicken and pre-cooked mushrooms. Stir in the flour and cook it until it starts to thicken lightly.
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Quickly stir in the milk and continue cooking until the sauce is just starting to thicken.
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Remove from the heat and add some salt and lemon pepper to taste.
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Stir in the noodles.
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Pour the entire dish into a 2 quart casserole dish that has been lightly sprayed with oil.
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Top with bread crumbs and dollops of butter.
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Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until the top is browned and it is heated all the way through.
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Serve hot.
© Copyright 2023 The Lazy Gastronome
Perfect! I always have leftover chicken as my husband is not a fan. Thank you for a great idea.
This made an easy, delicious dinner. And I was thrilled to find a recipe without canned soup. I will definitely make this again!
Had to omit the green peppers because hubby has a dislike of “green things.” It was still delicious without them. Thanks. I am always looking for easy chicken recipes.
That’s what cooking is all about. Taking a recipe and making it your own. Thanks for stopping by.
Love being to create great recipes from leftovers!
this chicken noodle casserole turned out so good! such a great weeknight idea!
Oh my, this dish looks amazingly delicious and is very enticing! Loving the recipe already!
Such a comforting and delicious meal that can be enjoyed year-round!
This chicken noodle casserole came out amazing. I used gluten-free pasta and everyone loved the allergen friendly dish.
Chicken noodle cassorle looks delicious perfect.
Such a great way to use what you already have. Thanks for the idea!