Chicken Noodle Bake Casserole (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Creamy Chicken Soup Sauce
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480 ml chicken broth
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240 ml whole milk, divided
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32 g all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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0.5 teaspoon salt
→ Filling
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340 g dried egg noodles
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280 g frozen corn
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280 g frozen peas and carrots
→ Ranch Chicken
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28 g dry ranch dressing and seasoning mix
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150 g crushed corn flakes
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33 g grated Parmesan cheese
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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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120 ml butter, melted
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a 33 x 23 cm baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
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In a large saucepan, combine chicken broth and 180 ml of the milk. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. In a separate bowl, whisk together remaining 60 ml milk, flour, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt until smooth. Pour flour mixture into hot broth and milk, whisking constantly until well combined. Continue cooking and stirring until thickened and smooth, approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Cook egg noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, following package instructions. Drain and rinse with cool water to stop cooking. Fold cooked noodles into the prepared chicken sauce. Add frozen corn, peas, and carrots. Gently mix to evenly distribute. Spread the filling into the prepared baking dish.
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In a medium bowl or large ziplock bag, combine ranch seasoning, crushed corn flakes, and grated Parmesan cheese. Dip each chicken breast into melted butter, ensuring full coverage, then dredge in the corn flake mixture to coat completely. Place each coated breast on top of the noodle mixture in the baking dish.
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Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Carefully remove foil and continue baking for 5 minutes more, or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and topping is golden. Remove from oven and allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.
# Helpful Notes:
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Noodles and cream sauce can be prepared several hours ahead and refrigerated separately.
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To ensure a crispier topping, broil briefly at the end of baking while monitoring closely.