Hen Cheesesteak Casserole has all of the flavors of a traditional rooster cheesesteak however with added creaminess and egg noddles – all made in about 40 minutes!
A HEARTY CHICKEN CASSEROLE
I really like this Hen Cheesesteak Casserole that’s made with seasoned rooster, peppers, and two various kinds of cheese for an excellent creamy and flavorful dinner. We love rooster Philly sandwiches in my home so this was an ideal casserole for us. Even in case you aren’t a fan of peppers and onions (you possibly can go away them out) – you possibly can nonetheless have a scrumptious rooster casserole! This recipe is straightforward to organize and excellent for weeknight dinners once you want one thing fairly rapidly with out feeling like you must put all this effort into making dinner. Plus, you may make it forward of time and freeze it or refrigerate it!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Sure. I’d make this throughout meeting after which maintain off on baking it. As an alternative, cowl with a lid or foil after which pop it within the fridge. Pull it out of the fridge to come back nearer to room temperature earlier than baking when prepared later within the day. I’d not make this greater than 24 hours prematurely (except you intend on overlaying and freezing).
Certain, I have already got a recipe. This Philly Cheesesteak Casserole recipe was made particularly for steak.
Sure. You’ll be able to strive a small noodle like shells or rotini. Should you select to make use of a smaller kind of noodle, you received’t want the entire 16-ounce field although.
You’ll be able to hold the leftovers within the fridge for as much as 5 days or cowl nicely and freeze for as much as 3 months.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- egg noodles – you need to use different kind of pasta. Simply bear in mind you might be solely making 12 ounces and most pasta is available in 16 ounce bins.
- pink and inexperienced bell peppers- You’ll be able to swap inexperienced peppers for extra pink peppers or strive yellow or orange peppers as a substitute in case you don’t love inexperienced peppers.
- yellow onion – strive switching out for a shallot for a barely extra garlic taste.
- rooster – You should utilize leftover cooked rooster or seize some rotisserie rooster to make this simpler and quicker to organize.
- dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder – that is my go-to seasoning combo however you possibly can actually season along with your favorites. You can even add slightly paprika for colour.
- salt and pepper
- cream cheese– If wanted, I’ve a set of recommendations on Softening Cream Cheese Shortly.
- bitter cream– in case you don’t take pleasure in bitter cream or don’t have any readily available, you need to use Greek yogurt, Cream of Hen Soup, or simply omit it altogether. If bitter cream is a flip off for you or a member of the family, you most likely have already got a go-to substitute to make use of anyway so be at liberty to make use of that as a substitute.
- milk
- mayonnaise
- shredded mozzarella and provolone mix – you possibly can simply use all mozzarella cheese in case you favor or select a cheese you take pleasure in.
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN CHEESESTEAK CASSEROLE
Prepare dinner the noodles in response to the instructions. Transfer ahead with the recipe. Preheat the oven to 350° F. In a skillet over low to medium warmth add the oil then the peppers, onions. Saute for about 4 minutes.
To the skillet add the diced rooster. Season with dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Saute for about 5-7 minutes or till the rooster is cooked and any juices run clear.
To the skillet add the softened cream cheese, bitter cream, milk, and mayonnaise. Stir till cream cheese is melted and the whole lot is totally mixed.
Add 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Combine till mixed. Take away from warmth then switch the combination to the baking dish.
Add the cooked and drained noodles to the baking dish. Stir till mixed.
High the casserole with the rest of the shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes till the whole lot is warmed via and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
High with chopped parsley (non-compulsory) then serve.
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Prepare dinner 12 ounce bag egg noodles in response to bundle instructions. When prepared, drain and put aside. (Observe: I’ll let the noodles prepare dinner as I transfer ahead with the remainder of the recipe.)
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Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a skillet over low to medium warmth add 2 Tablespoons olive or vegetable oil then add 1 pink bell pepper, diced or sliced, 1 inexperienced bell pepper, diced or sliced and ½ cup yellow onion, diced or sliced. Sauté for about 4 minutes.
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To the skillet add 1 pound boneless, skinless rooster breasts, lower into 1-inch chunks. Season with 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ⅛ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
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Saute for about 5-7 minutes or till the rooster is cooked and any juices run clear.
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To the skillet add 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature, 1 cup bitter cream, 1 cup milk and ½ cup mayonnaise. Stir till cream cheese is melted and the whole lot is totally mixed.
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Add 1 cup shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese mix. Combine till mixed. Take away from warmth then switch the combination to the baking dish.
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Add the cooked and drained noodles to the ready baking dish. Stir till mixed.
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High the casserole with the remaining cup of shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese mix.
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Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes till the whole lot is warmed via and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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High with chopped parsley (non-compulsory) then serve.
- Please consult with my FAQ’s (Ceaselessly Requested Questions) and ingredient checklist above for different substitutions or for the solutions to the commonest questions.
Energy: 815kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 39g | Fats: 50g | Sodium: 765mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g
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